2018

SK4033 : The Grotto, Elvaston Castle grounds

taken 6 years ago, near to Elvaston, Derbyshire, England

The Grotto, Elvaston Castle grounds
The Grotto, Elvaston Castle grounds
Listed as a grotto, although it does not have the internal passages normally associated with 19th century grottoes. Created as a viewpoint on the lake side in 'picturesque' style. Part of the Grade II* Listed Garden created by William Barron between 1830 and 1860, but separately Listed Grade II for group value.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Park and Public Gardens Country estates Garden Feature: Rocks Period: Mid 19th Century other tags: Grotto Grade II(star) Listed Park Elvaston Castle Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Listed Grade [15] · Elvaston Castle from across the Lake [14] · Elvaston Castle Grounds [8] ·
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SK4033, 89 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 11 February, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 19 February, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 4086 3315 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:53.6551N 1:23.6457W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 4086 3315
View Direction
Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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