Cave/icehouse Situated at North Western End of the Lake
CAVE/ICEHOUSE SITUATED AT NORTH WESTERN END OF THE LAKE, BRAXTED PARK ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1111072
- Date first listed:
- 08-Aug-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Cave/icehouse Situated at North Western End of the Lake
- Statutory Address:
- CAVE/ICEHOUSE SITUATED AT NORTH WESTERN END OF THE LAKE, BRAXTED PARK ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1111072
- Date first listed:
- 08-Aug-1985
- List Entry Name:
- Cave/icehouse Situated at North Western End of the Lake
- Statutory Address 1:
- CAVE/ICEHOUSE SITUATED AT NORTH WESTERN END OF THE LAKE, BRAXTED PARK ROAD
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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:
- CAVE/ICEHOUSE SITUATED AT NORTH WESTERN END OF THE LAKE, BRAXTED PARK ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Essex
- District:
- Maldon (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Great Braxted
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 85088 15647
Details
TL 81 NE GREAT BRAXTED BRAXTED PARK ROAD BRAXTED PARK
2/58 Cave/Icehouse situated at north western end of The Lake
GV II*
Cave/Icehouse. C18/C19. Red brick with some stone. Probably for the Du Cane family. An unusual structure, the arched cave entrance faces onto the lake. Arrow head railings to right and left of central gateway. The depth approx. 5 metres, height 3 metres. There is a recess in the left wall at ground level with a lintel beam over, possibly a fireplace at one time. To the right is a small entrance tunnel approx. 6 metres long. The rear wall has a small central window opening and a doorway through which steps lead down into the main ice house. There is a 4 metres diameter central circular dome with a small moulded brick top opening. Eight 3 metres high square brick pillars with stone lintels 1 metre apart support the dome and from their stone imposts brick ribs spring to pilasters on the outer wall, forming an outer vaulted walk way, 11/2 metres wide, possibly used as a game larder at one time. Between some columns are low walls with stone coping. Rear right is a low arched entrance tunnel. Rear left, a low archway leads into a smaller circular domed icehouse. A large tree covered mound covers the complex surmounted by a circular platform with gault brick support walls. The platform is stone slabbed, the outer slabs tied with lead covered iron cleats. 3 moulded stone steps approach the platform above the Cave. For a wager of £100 made by Peter Du Cane a man lived in the Cave for 1 year without washing or shaving. An unusually large and elaborate icehouse.
Listing NGR: TL8508815647
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 118902
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 15 Essex,
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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