The Grotto at Croome by munki-boy
The Grotto at Croome
A ‘grotto’ beside the lake at Croome.
Constructed of vermiculated stone in around 1795, possibly by James Wyatt. The grotto features three rough stone, arched recesses one of which houses a Nymph statue made of Coade stone. There is also a Coade stone plaque inscribed in Latin.
Created: 30 July 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Coade Stone Inscribed Latin Plaque on the Grotto at Croome
Nymph Statue in The Grotto at Croome
Grotto at Croome across the water
The Grotto at Croome
Local History around The Grotto at Croome
There are some historic monuments around including:
Disc barrow 500m south of Common FarmCross north of St Mary's ChurchDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmTower of old churchChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardMoated site at Manor FarmMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardUckinghall crossBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmEckington BridgeMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryPowick BridgeRipple village crossUpton cross in old churchyard.
