Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
24572
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
30/01/2001
Date of Amendment
30/01/2001
Name of Property
Icehouse at The Grondra
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Shirenewton
Town
Chepstow
Locality
The Grondra
Easting
349315
Northing
193670
Street Side
N
Location
About 50m south of The Gronau.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
A probably c1800 icehouse, which could be contemporary with the slightly earlier house.
Exterior
The icehouse is constructed of red sandstone rubble, with a probably brick vault, under the usual mound of earth.
Interior
It is entered by an elliptically arched tunnel about 10m in length leading to a rectangular vaulted room with a flat paved floor.
Reason for designation
Included as a late C18 or early C19 icehouse having group value with the adjacent The Grondra and its walled garden.
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