Grotto about 40 metres west of Water Meadow

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LUXULYAN Grotto about 40 metres west of Water Meadow

II Grotto. Circa 1780. Granite with shell decoration. Round narrow arch with keystone and voussoirs, jambs to sides faced with black volcanic pebbles and shells. Inside, squared granite walls, the rear wall with a rounded arch, with a star pattern of shells, not all shells remaining. Pool fed by spring in floor of grotto. Flight of eight granite steps to right side; the grotto is built into a bank.

This grotto was formerly part of the Vicarage garden, (now known as King's Acre, (q.v.)) now a separate property, Water Meadow. In style it resembles the Shell Slat at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

Listing NGR: SX0511658259