Icehouse at Coombe Place, Offham, Hamsey, Lewes - South Downs (NP)

Late C18 icehouse within the grounds of Coombe Place. The risk arises from heavy vegetation growth on the structure and partial collapse of the entrance tunnel vault. Discussions have taken place with the owners about how a repair project can be completed.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Icehouse 140m west of Coombe Place

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1019884

Local Planning Authority:

South Downs (NP)

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Icehouse at Coombe Place

Locality:

Offham

County:

East Sussex

District / Borough:

Lewes

Parish:

Hamsey

National Park:

South Downs (NP)

Parliamentary Constituency:

East Grinstead and Uckfield

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Private