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