Thesaurus Term/Concept: GROTTO

Identifier 69022
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A shady cavern built as a garden feature. In the 18th century it usually took the form of an artificial rocky cave or apartment decorated with stalactites and shells in a wild part of the grounds.

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Instances/Examples (6)

Context Record
Monument Type MLI93890 3 Lindum Road and attached grotto, Lincoln (Building)
Monument Type MLI95523 Baroque terrace, fountain and statues at Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton (Building)
Monument Type MLI82759 Blankney Park, Blankney (Monument)
Monument Type MLI96016 Grotto at Frieston House, Hough Road, Frieston (Building)
Monument Type MLI96898 Grotto, Brocklesby (Building)
Monument Type MLI124936 Pulhamite Grotto, 12 Lindum Terrace, Lincoln (Monument)