Monument record 7845/2 - Lion and Lamb Cave, Bolesworth Castle Park and Garden

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Summary

Sandstone Cave with a carving of a Lion and a Lamb above Bolesworth Castle. Part of walks up to the Rock above the castle, probably created as part of the late 18th century landscape design.

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Sandstone Ridge Trust, 2022, Site Recording Form - Beneath the Ridge Project, Lion and Lamb Cave, Bolesworth Castle (Unpublished Report). SCH9355.

Described by Bawn & Barbour as follows - "The walks up to The Rock above the Castle were probably laid out at the same time as this work on the lake [in 1770s by Robert Mylne]. Towards the top is a cave with a lion and lamb carved into the sandstone inside, with a flight of sandstone steps leading up to an adjacent viewing platform with a spectacular view...".

Photographs of Cave and carving.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 2017-, Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping (vector) (Maps and Plans). SCH8429.

Location taken from the Cave marked on this mapping.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Unpublished Report: Sandstone Ridge Trust. 2022. Site Recording Form - Beneath the Ridge Project. Lion and Lamb Cave, Bolesworth Castle.
  • <2>XY Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 2017-. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping (vector). Various. [Mapped feature: #56249 ]

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Location

Grid reference SJ 4957 5601 (point)
Map sheet SJ45NE
Historic Township/Parish/County BROXTON, MALPAS, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish BROXTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Apr 24 2023 3:18PM