Grand Stairs and Grotto 50 metres west of Shrubland Hall, Coddenham - Mid Suffolk

Part of the extensive gardens at Shrubland Hall, the staircase leads from the Balcony Garden to the Lower Panel Garden. Modelled on the gardens at Villa D'Este, Tivoli, Italy. They are known colloquially as 'The 100 Steps'. At the bottom of the fourth flight, they divide into two geometric flights under which a grotto has been formed. Vegetation is overtaking the steps and the ornate detail and the grotto is damaged. Condition is deteriorating. Historic England is working with the Local Authority to devise a scheme of repair and discussions are ongoing.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Grand Stairs and Grotto 50 metres west of Shrubland Hall

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1033241

Local Planning Authority:

Mid Suffolk

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Grand Stairs and Grotto 50 metres west of Shrubland Hall

County:

Suffolk

District / Borough:

Mid Suffolk

Parish:

Coddenham

Parliamentary Constituency:

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

Region:

East of England

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade I