Survey Data
Reg No
22207721
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Grotto
Date
1825 - 1835
Coordinates
224272, 124633
Date Recorded
02/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Three-bay single-storey rubble limestone masonry shell grotto to north-west of country house, built c.1830. Pointed-arch entrances with rubble limestone voussoirs. Cut limestone steps and rubble limestone masonry well with pointed-arch opening adjacent to shell grotto.
Appraisal
This garden feature is typical of many demesnes in Ireland. The Gothic Revival appearance was regularly favoured for these structures. This well-preserved example, along with the temple, adds significantly to the setting and significance of Newtownanner Demesne.