The Grotto, Wanstead Park E11 - Redbridge

Ruined grotto boathouse of circa 1762. It consists of a honeycomb rockwork facade of segmental plan with several arches at lake level, and window openings above. The area is fenced off from public access. The grotto is managed as a ruin, but its stability is threatened by mortar failure, loss of rockwork, and self-sown vegetation. The owner, the City of London, has carried out repairs and clearance, and commissioned a Conservation Management Plan to identify the most appropriate approach to securing the grotto's long-term future, and is actively planning for its further conservation.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

THE GROTTO

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1183624

Local Planning Authority:

Redbridge

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

The Grotto

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Redbridge

Parliamentary Constituency:

Leyton and Wanstead

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Listed Building grade II, RPG grade II*, CA