Ram House Circa 30 Metres South East Of Plunge Pool is a Grade II* listed building in the Stroud local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 August 1990. Garden structure.

Ram House Circa 30 Metres South East Of Plunge Pool

WRENN ID: crooked-hearth-pearl
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Stroud
Country: England
Date first listed: 24 August 1990
Type: Garden structure
Source: Historic England listing

Description

PAINSWICK PAINSWICK HOUSE SO 8610/8710 6/261 Ram house, c.30 m south east of plunge pool GV II* Remains of ram house for water control. c.1750, possibly by Thomas Robins. Limestone and brick. A small circular structure with brick saucer dome, mostly now underground; entrance approached by steps between ramped sides. May be remains of more prominent conduit house depicted on Thomas Robins' 1748 drawing of the garden layout Now retains importance as element in an important surviving rococo ensemble, although mostly concealed by earth covering.

Listing NGR: SO8627110536

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