The Grotto, The Deepdene
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The Grotto, The Deepdene
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 11 Sep 2016
The newly restored grotto at the head of the dene itself after which The Deepdene is named, Beyond are the steps leading up The Terrace. Charles Howard had attempted to dig a tunnel through the hill here, but the sandy soil collapsed, with the site instead being developed as a grotto.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.228457
Longitude
-0.319376