Balustrade, Steps, Retaining Wall And Grotto Approximately 3 Metres South Of Chulmleigh Rectory

CHULMLEIGH CHULMLEIGH SS 6916 7/45 Balustrade, steps, retaining wall and grotto approximately 3 metres south of Chulmleigh Rectory - II Balustrade, steps, retaining wall and grottos. Probably early C19. Stone rubble with ashlar dressings. Stone retaining wall with balustraded stone parapet breaks forward at centre to form semi-circular arched deep grotto with flight of stone steps to each side. To the left of the left-hand flight, the retaining wall is pierced with another semi-circular arched opening to a second grotto with narrow lancet to left. The front grotto is partly lined with large limestone fossils. Steps and parapet moulded short rounded stone balusters, moulded stone handrails and low ashlar piers at intervals of square section with panelled sides and ball finials.

Listing NGR: SS6888214101