Grotto And Icehouse is a Grade II* listed building in the North Yorkshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 4 February 1969. Grotto, icehouse.

Grotto And Icehouse

WRENN ID
eastward-tallow-thrush
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
North Yorkshire
Country
England
Date first listed
4 February 1969
Type
Grotto, icehouse
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The grotto and icehouse, located at Forcett Park, date from the late 18th century. Constructed from ashlar sandstone, rubble, and brick, the structure features a three-bay grotto with a passage extending approximately 30 metres from the rear of the central bay to a circular brick icehouse that has a deep cavity and a vaulted top. The grotto is made of cyclopian dry-stone masonry, which forms three roundish arches, with the central arch being larger. Behind these arches are three rubble barrel-vaulted chambers, with the central chamber tapering down to create a passage that is approximately 1.75 metres high. Pointed-arched doorways from the outer sides of the outer chambers lead up into the garden behind.

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