Listed Building record MDR24961 - Grotto on North Side Lake, Elvaston Castle, Borrowash Road, Elvaston
Type and Period (1)
- GROTTO (Georgian to 21st Century - 1825 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
Grotto on north side lake, Elvaston Castle, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, an early 19th century building.
From the National Heritage List for England:
'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.'
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <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.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 40902 33141 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELVASTON, SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 15 2026 10:42AM