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ST ANNE’S PARK 15 AUGUST 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rustic Grotto was a feature to link the main house down the slope from the grand terrace walk to the seafront. It provided a viewing point at an intersection of paths. It is comprised of several types of local stone, including Howth stone, and porphyry stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manner in which the Rustic Grotto provides vistas from cave-like vantages towards water is reminiscent of those of 18th Century English gardens, such as Stourhead, inspired by Alexander Pope and based on allusions to classical Roman grottoes to Venus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n