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Latitude: 51.7933 / 51°47'35"N
Longitude: -2.2005 / 2°12'1"W
OS Eastings: 386271
OS Northings: 210536
OS Grid: SO862105
Mapcode National: GBR 1M0.GJ4
Mapcode Global: VH94R.T622
Plus Code: 9C3VQQVX+8R
Entry Name: Ram House Circa 30 Metres South East of Plunge Pool
Listing Date: 24 August 1990
Grade: II*
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1090944
English Heritage Legacy ID: 133448
ID on this website: 101090944
Location: Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6
County: Gloucestershire
District: Stroud
Civil Parish: Painswick
Traditional County: Gloucestershire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Gloucestershire
Church of England Parish: Painswick St Mary the Virgin
Church of England Diocese: Gloucester
Tagged with: Architectural structure
PAINSWICK PAINSWICK HOUSE
SO 8610/8710
6/261 Ram house, c.30 m south
east of plunge pool
GV II*
Remains of ram house for water control. c.1750, possibly by Thomas Robins.
Limestone and brick. A small circular structure with brick saucer dome, mostly
now underground; entrance approached by steps between ramped sides. May be
remains of more prominent conduit house depicted on Thomas Robins' 1748 drawing
of the garden layout Now retains importance as element in an important
surviving rococo ensemble, although mostly concealed by earth covering.
Listing NGR: SO8627110536
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