Grotto, The Mound, Scraptoft
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Grotto, The Mound, Scraptoft
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 5 Apr 2018
Originally part of the grounds of Scraptoft Hall, this is a late 18th century folly. Its location close to post-war housing estates on the outskirts of Leicester has rendered it vulnerable to vandals. The roof, which was vaulted, originally came forward to the front wall. The interior was decorated with shells http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5734949 and coloured stone, but these have been largely broken off. Listed Grade II.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.64655
Longitude
-1.035552