Pope's Grotto, Twickenham, England
Record Id: 2678
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Brief description of site
The grotto and tunnel, built for 18th-century poet Alexander Pope, are the only surviving features of his original two-hectare garden.
Brief history of site
The grotto was built for Alexander Pope between 1720 and 1725. It was originally a shell grotto, but in 1739 Pope became interested in geology, and transformed the structure by the addition of mineral and geological specimens.
Location information:
Address: Pope's Villa, 19 Cross Deep, Twickenham, London , TW1 4QG
Locality: Twickenham
Local Authorities:
Greater London; Richmond upon Thames; Twickenham Riverside
Historical County: Middlesex
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 176 | Grid Ref: | TQ160728 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.44232 | Longitude: | -0.3323296 |
Directions:
Twickenham or Strawberry Hill railway stations.
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: school
Site first created: 1720 to 1725
Main period of development: Early 18th century
Survival: Part: ground/below ground level remains
Site Size (Hectares): 2
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