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The Grotto

A Grade II* Listed Building in Stowe, Buckinghamshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.0318 / 52°1'54"N

Longitude: -1.0153 / 1°0'55"W

OS Eastings: 467647

OS Northings: 237501

OS Grid: SP676375

Mapcode National: GBR 9X9.N39

Mapcode Global: VHDT2.C628

Plus Code: 9C4W2XJM+PV

Entry Name: The Grotto

Listing Date: 21 April 1983

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1211941

English Heritage Legacy ID: 396466

ID on this website: 101211941

Location: Buckinghamshire, MK18

County: Buckinghamshire

Civil Parish: Stowe

Traditional County: Buckinghamshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Buckinghamshire

Church of England Parish: Stowe

Church of England Diocese: Oxford

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Description


SP 6737 STOWE

9/73 STOWE SCHOOL
The Grotto

II

Three rough arches of stone with pebble lined basin, c1740 perhaps by
Kent, romanticised and buried c1780. Interior: central vaulted chamber,
with remains of tufa lining, niche in rear wall. Barrel vaulted side chambers
and entrance passages.


Listing NGR: SP6764737501

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