Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIcehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall

Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall

England
List entry 1018854
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall is a nineteenth-century ice storage structure located in Yorkshire, England. The monument represents a common feature of the designed landscapes and estates of the Georgian and Victorian periods, when artificial icehouses were constructed to preserve ice harvested during winter months for use in domestic and culinary purposes throughout the year. The building would have been situated to take advantage of natural ground conditions suitable for insulation and ice preservation. Such structures formed part of the infrastructure of substantial country estates and reflect the technological and logistical systems that supported elite households during this era.

Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall?

Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall is a nineteenth-century ice storage structure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018854.

Who is responsible for protecting Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall?

Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018854.

What other scheduled monuments are near Icehouse 75m north west of Sutton Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Augustinian nunnery known as Moxby Priory including mill and post Dissolution garden features (2.7 km), Deserted village of Marton in the Forest (4.1 km), Site of Marton Augustinian priory including mill, fishponds, and water meadows (5 km).

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