Grotto at Maesfron, Trewern, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.6957 / 52°41'44"N

Longitude: -3.065 / 3°3'54"W

OS Eastings: 328118

OS Northings: 311427

OS Grid: SJ281114

Mapcode National: GBR B3.3B2G

Mapcode Global: WH79J.WHMQ

Plus Code: 9C4RMWWM+7X

Entry Name: Grotto at Maesfron

Listing Date: 24 January 1995

Last Amended: 24 January 1995

Grade: II*

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 15641

Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces

ID on this website: 300015641

Location: Situated in the landscaped gardens to the south-east of Maesfron house. Built into the steep bank south of the gazebo.

County: Powys

Community: Trewern (Tre-wern)

Community: Trewern

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

Tagged with: Grotto

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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.

Reasons for Listing

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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II Gazebo at Maesfron
Situated on the upper terrace, approximately 50m east of the south elevation of Maesfron house.
II Maesfron
Set on a high bank on the north side of the road, within its own landscaped gardens comprising terraces facing south, and approached by a landscaped winding drive from the gates.
II Outbuilding at the Olde Post Office
Outbuilding lying immediately west and in front of The Olde Post Office, with the gable end to the road, now used as a store and drying room.
II Outbuilding at The Olde Post Office
Outbuilding lying immediately west and in front of The Olde Post Office, with the gable end to the road, now used as a store and drying room.
II The Olde Post Office
Situated above the road and to the north-east of Maesfron.
II Bryn Caredig
Situated above the road and to the north-east of Maesfron.
II Upper Farm Farmhouse
Located on a platform site on the steep bank climbing to the N side of Moel y Golfa.
II* Trewern House (also known as Trewern Farmhouse) (South)
Trewern

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Grotto at Maesfron

A Grade II* Listed Building in Trewern, Powys