Show on map This very fine example of a stench pipe stands on Keith Road.
Its probably one of the most complete in the area and has a lot of nice features for something so practical.
Halfway up is a band with rose embalms (possibly a Yorkshire rose?)
The top still features a studded band, almost like a crown.
Show on map After month of distant formal gardens, its time to get back to a corner stone of the site, Redcar Stench Pipes !
This one is in the alley between Muriel Street and Dene Grove.
Its an identical design to the complete one in Laburnum Road. Made by Adams of York
Show on map During the summer water often flowed into a natural swallow hole on the bend of the river.
To prevent this a 75m bypass tunnel was built around 1760, but this is now blocked and dry.
The natural limestone can be seen in the base of the tunnel and water heard running below.
Show on map I went in search of something natural and found something very much man-made.
Manns Cave appears to be another garden feature, a recess in the face of a small quarry which has had a roof added. At some point it looks like their were also wooden beams.
Show on map The Devils Chimney is a garden feature dating from about 1740, it overlooks the seven bridges walk.
It is said to be a representation of the Mausoleum of the Horatii and Curiatii near Rome.
Show on map The fishing tabernacles were probably one of the earliest parts of the garden, with the cascade into the lake being started around 1716
The pavilions are said to have been used as a base for fishing trips.
Show on map Marmion Tower is the 15th-century gatehouse of a vanished riverside manor house. Entry is free.
It features a fine spiral staircase
An elaborate oriel window
A vaulted porters lodge with large fireplace
Show on map The Temple of Piety was built around 1737 and was originally known as the Temple of Hercules
It overlooks the Moon Pond, below the Octogon Tower.
Estate owner and local MP John Aislabie was involved in the South Sea Bubble, was expelled from the Government and imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Show on map The Serpentine Tunnel was built in 1730 for John Aislabie, probably by Robert Doe.
It was designed to give guests a gentle fright on their way up to the Octogon Tower and High Ride.
Show on map The Octagon Tower was constructed in the mid 1730’s.It was originally intended to have a spiral staircase inside, but this was never built.
By 1976 it was a virtual ruin until it was restored by the local council.