Grotto and Pool South East of Coleorton Hall
GROTTO AND POOL SOUTH EAST OF COLEORTON HALL, ASHBY ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1067353
- Date first listed:
- 24-Aug-1999
- List Entry Name:
- Grotto and Pool South East of Coleorton Hall
- Statutory Address:
- GROTTO AND POOL SOUTH EAST OF COLEORTON HALL, ASHBY ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1067353
- Date first listed:
- 24-Aug-1999
- List Entry Name:
- Grotto and Pool South East of Coleorton Hall
- Statutory Address 1:
- GROTTO AND POOL SOUTH EAST OF COLEORTON HALL, ASHBY ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- GROTTO AND POOL SOUTH EAST OF COLEORTON HALL, ASHBY ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Leicestershire
- District:
- North West Leicestershire (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Coleorton
- National Grid Reference:
- SK 39168 17200
Details
SK 31 NE COLEORTON ASHBY ROAD
(North, off)
18/3/10008
Grotto and Pool South-East
Of Coleorton Hall
GV II*
Grotto and associated pool. 1806, with mid C20 alterations. Designed by William Wordsworth, and built under his supervision, for Sir George Beaumont of Coleorton Hall. Shellwork in the grotto by Dorothy Wordsworth. The grotto incorporates brick and dressed stone, probably salvaged from builders' rubble on the site. Semicircular arched recess, formerly faced with tufa, with fragmentary remains of shellwork within. Pebbled floor in star pattern. To the right, stone steps down to a pebbled path flanking the pool. Circular pool, approx. 5m diameter, with plain edging. Central fountain in the form of a vase. The grotto is a major feature of the winter garden designed by Wordsworth, and is a significant element in the landscaping of Coleorton Hall.
Listing NGR: SK3916817200
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 476961
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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