Rock cut pool

Rock cut pool (81843)

Easting
426198
Northing
617458

Description

Another rock cut pool associated with the 2nd Earl Grey and his family who owned Howick Hall. It was probably created at the same time as the Bathing House, which was built in the early 19th century for the 2nd Earl Grey's children. The pool has two levels, a shallower level at the top and an additional deeper level towards the middle. There are no rock cut steps but there is a rock cut channel to allow fresh water to run into the pool. Nearby are rock cut seats which may have been quarried for use by the family.


Periods
Period
Post-Medieval (1540 - 1901), Uncertain
Period comments

Early 19th Century

Specific Date Range
The earliest date of the feature, as a year, if known
The latest date of the feature, as a year, if known
Feature Types
Monument Type - Broad
Feature
Monument Type - Narrow
Monument Description
Evidence Type - Broad
Evidence Type - Narrow
Evidence Description
Object Type - Broad
Object Type - Narrow
Object Description
Other:
Height OD (m)
How accessible is the feature?
Accessible - difficult terrain
Accessibility comments

Other records:

NRHE Number
Unknown
NT HBSMR Number
Unknown
HER Event Number
Unknown
External Link
None

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Survey Information
Date of survey
23rd May, 2016
Feature located?
Yes
State of the tide
Low
Proximity to coast edge
Intertidal zone
Coastal processes
Active sea erosion
Is there a coastal defence?
No
Other threats?
If other, please specify
How visible are the remains? ABOVE GROUND
Limited visibility (partial remains)
How visible are the remains in the face of the cliff, ridge or dune? IN SECTION
Not applicable
Do you know if the feature is?
Is well known, Is well visited, Has local associations/history
Recommendations and Comments
What actions (if any) would you recommend for this feature?

Do you have any other comments?

The other pool closer to the bathing house is the more well known of the pair.


Photos

MClement's image
Rock cut pool by MClement