Ice house, Raby Castle (Raby Castle)

This is a mid-18th century ice house, in Raby Park. This was probably the original source of ice. The entrance is walled up. The ice house is accessed via a chute with ten small steps. It probably went out of use about the time of the First World War. The structure was lined with either stone or brick. (1)

This site was added to the Local List on 13th November 2023. (6)

Reference number:

D895

Locally listed on:

13/11/2023

Historical period:

Georgian (1714 to 1830)
First World War (1914 to 1918)

Legal status:

Registered Park or Garden of Historic Interest
• National Heritage List for England Entry Number: 1000732

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