The Grotto, the Tomb, and the Tunnel at Ashridge Management College (100 metres to south of the Chapel), Little Gaddesden - Dacorum
A garden feature, known also as "The Souterrain", executed 1813-1821 by Wyatville to a design by Repton (who laid out the garden). The "tomb" is of the Duke of Bridgewater's favourite horse, and adjoins the Tunnel, which is lined with flint on a structural iron grid. The latter is corroding, causing the flints to fall out, and making the tunnel unsafe, and forcing its closure. Historic England is working with the owner of the structure to develop a scheme for its repair and eventual re-opening to the public.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Grotto, Tomb And Souterrein At Ashridge
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1174274
- Local Planning Authority:
- Dacorum
- Site Type:
- Education > College
Location
- Building Name:
- The Grotto
- County:
- Hertfordshire
- District / Borough:
- Dacorum
- Parish:
- Little Gaddesden
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Hemel Hempstead
- Region:
- East of England
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Educational (independent)
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade II*
Contact Details
Janine Dykes 01223 582785
