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The Grondra, Icehouse, Shirenewton

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NPRN405528
Map ReferenceST49SE
Grid ReferenceST4931493670
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMonmouthshire
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityShirenewton
Type Of SiteICEHOUSE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
Built into a slope and located 30m south west of the house (nprn 266050). A 6m long sunken approach leads towards a long stone passage, which enters into the chamber. It has a rendered brick vault, 4.5m x 3.4m and 2.2m high. No obvious source of ice is known.
Source: Sylvia P. Beaman and Susan Roaf, The Ice Houses of Britain, p.533.
C.H. Nicholas, RCAHMW, 6th December 2006.