Grotto or shell house in grounds of Thames Eyot, Cross Deep, Twickenham - Richmond upon Thames
Later C18 or early C19 grotto or shell house, altered in the mid C19, now in the grounds of Thames Eyot, a block of 1930s flats on the bank of the Thames. The grotto is decorated in a precise geometric pattern to resemble a coffered vault which is separated by a deep horizontal band from the more randomly decorated vertical walls. Considerable amounts of the shellwork have been lost or damaged and it is in need of conservation to prevent further deterioration. Historic England has provided advice to the owner and Local Authority.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Grotto Or Shell House In The Grounds Of Thames Eyot
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1080812
- Local Planning Authority:
- Richmond upon Thames
- Site Type:
- Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building
Location
- Building Name:
- Grotto or shell house in grounds of Thames Eyot
- Street Name:
- Cross Deep
- Locality:
- Twickenham
- County:
- Greater London
- District / Borough:
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Twickenham
- 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:
- Private, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Verena McCaig 020 7973 3718
