2013
SO5868 : Greek Temple, Burford House Gardens
taken 11 years ago, near to Burford, Shropshire, England
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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