NHER 24749 (Monument record) - Post medieval icehouse at Old Hall

Apparent icehouse revealed by gardening at southeast corner of stable block across road from Old Hall. Three courses of red brick in semi-circle, forming base of dome, dug out of steep hillside. Bottom course continues, cemented over to form step to complete a semi-circle. To west behind stable block in courtyard a wall with blocked doorway about 2m high appears to be entrance to passage to chamber. It is the north side of the chamber that is exposed. Stated to have been remembered by a local man as a complete icehouse earlier this century. Apparently since demolished. Steps made up hillside across site of dome. Base of chamber may remain in ground. Probably dates from 1800 remodelling of Old Hall allegedly by Soane. Source of ice probably ornamental ponds to north in hall gardens.
E. Rose (NAU), 26 August 1988.