Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
15641
Building Number
Grade
II*
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
24/01/1995
Date of Amendment
24/01/1995
Name of Property
Grotto at Maesfron
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Trewern
Town
Locality
Trewern
Easting
328118
Northing
311427
Street Side
N
Location
Situated in the landscaped gardens to the south-east of Maesfron house. Built into the steep bank south of the gazebo.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Built c1830-50 for Francis Allen as a feature in the grounds associated with his Regency villa.
Exterior
Grotto comprising a quartzite facade wall carried over a narrow opening by a half brick arch, the entrance comprising rebated stone jambs carrying a cut stone ogee arch.
Interior
Circular interior with decorative pebble floor, and quartzite/calcite faced walls carrying a saucer dome faced with cockle, mussel, oyster etc. shells, and glazed pottery. Shallow wall decorative features, including recessed triangle and Maltese cross patterns.
Reason for designation
Graded II* as a scarce example of a C19 grotto that retains its shellwork and as an important element of the landscape garden of Maesfron.
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