Grotto, tomb, and souterrein at Ashridge (100 metres to south of the Chapel), Little Gaddesden - Dacorum

A garden feature, known 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:

Grotto

County:

Hertfordshire

District / Borough:

Dacorum

Parish:

Little Gaddesden

Parliamentary Constituency:

Harpenden and Berkhamsted

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:

C

Ownership:

Educational (independent)

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade II*