Listed Building: Grotto on North Side of the Lake at Elvaston Castle (1096398)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Historic England |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1885, 2, 30 |
| Date assigned | 11 March 1987 |
| Date last amended |
Description
'SK 43 SW PARISH OF ELVASTON BORROWASH ROAD 2/30 (North Side) Grotto on North Side of The Lake at Elvaston Castle GV II Grotto. Early C19. Built for the Earl of Harrington by his landscape gardener William Barron. Stone and brick covered with tufa boulders. Large artificial mound with viewing platform to top and a series of niches to the front. Attached to either side there are irregular arcades of rock and tufa covered arches. Erected during the creation of the lavish gardens, designed by William Barron between 1830 and 1860, which are included in the Derbyshire Historic Gardens Register at Grade II*. Included for group value only.
Listing NGR: SK4090233141.'
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (From EH UDS to Legacy x-reference)
Sources (1)
- SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1096398?section=official-list-entry.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 40902 33141 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK43SW |
| Civil Parish | ELVASTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Feb 25 2026 10:17AM