Hello again Simon. I was using an old OS map, and really thought I should be able to find it, but alas defeat! I didn’t trespass beyond any private signs, and it was only when I contacted the estate office that I was told it wasn’t in the public area. So we must just remember it as the delight it once was.

I wondered if, using the basic map on the free to view part of my link, you would be able to work out where you hadn’t walked and therefore narrow down the possible locations for the Hermitage! But, as you say, the site is private. Shame.

Hello Kate. I’m no expert on cement, but according to relevant websites Mulgrave Cement was also known as Yorkshire or Atkinson cement. Atkinson remodelled Mulgrave Castle early in the nineteenth century, which I believe is the same period he was at Panshanger.

Hello Simon. I think this site is a subscription/paid site and I didn’t pursue it when I found it during my research. And as the estate told me after my visit that the site of the Hermitage is private, I decided to just enjoy the memories of what was once there. Thanks for sending the link.

Hello Tom. This is such a beautiful structure, but although it is sad that it is lost (or almost) it is good to celebrate its history.

Hello John. I couldn’t agree more. The word conjures up simple pleasures and contentment, as well a particularly lovely architectural style.