Building record 690/2/2 - Ice House at Hefferston Grange

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Summary

Grade II listed Ice house at Hefferston Grange. It is cone shaped with a domed roof and is built of brick. It dates to the late 18th century or early 19th century. For a long time, there were few ways of preserving food other than salting and pickling. From the 17th century, the idea of an Ice house was introduced to large estates. They were structures built to house blocks of ice to prevent them from melting. They were well insulated and partly underground. The ice was obtained from ponds and lakes frozen in the winter months. Sometimes fields were deliberately flooded by farmers to provide extra income.

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<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, No.5, p.36-39 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.

Possibly dates from 1741 when Hefferston Grange was refurbished. The ice house is brick built with drains in four sides and is cone shaped and capped by a dome. The brickwok is excellent and a ladder and drain covers are are still in place.

<2> English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, 403176 (Digital Archive). SCH4666.

Late eighteenth century or early nineteenth century. Orange brick. In an earth covered mound and has lost its entrance way. Circular domed chamber of header bond brick is intact with more pointed base. Doorway into chamber survives and contains a metal ladder which may be original.

<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Collens J 1989 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Entrance has been restored.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. No.5, p.36-39.
  • <2> Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 403176.
  • <3> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Collens J 1989.

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Grid reference Centred SJ 60 73 (5m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ67SW
Civil Parish WEAVERHAM, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County WHITEGATE, WHITEGATE, CHESHIRE

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May 3 2017 11:43AM