2013

SO5868 : Greek Temple, Burford House Gardens

taken 11 years ago, near to Burford, Shropshire, England

Greek Temple, Burford House Gardens
Greek Temple, Burford House Gardens
A Greek temple in the gardens of Burford house (this part currently closed off for restoration). Here's what the listed buildings register has to say:
Garden house. Dated 1728, restored 1954. Brick. curved plain-tiled roof.
EXTERIOR: facade with portico of 4 Roman Doric columns and pediment, the tympanum of which is filled with elegant twisted wrought-ironwork and shield of arms of William Bowles M.P. (proprietor of Vauxhall Glass Works). Flanking parapets with ball-head finials. Brick rear wall is semicircular in plan. INTERIOR semi-circular and plastered and with domed ceiling with moulded cornice.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Park and Public Gardens other tags: Folly Temple Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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Photographer
Alan Terrill   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 25 July, 2013   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 4 August, 2013
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 5816 6802 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:18.5214N 2:36.9060W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 5818 6802
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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