2016

SO8744 : Corinthian column and entablature, Island Temple, Croome Park

taken 7 years ago, near to High Green, Worcestershire, England

Corinthian column and entablature, Island Temple, Croome Park
Corinthian column and entablature, Island Temple, Croome Park
Detail of a Corinthian column and entablature and modillion cornice on the Island Temple in Croome Park. The building is Grade I listed.

Historic England description
Garden temple c.1800 probably by James Wyatt. Bath stone ashlar with Coade stone decorative detail. Square plan, open to South, with hipped slate pyramid roof. 2 Corinthian columns and 2 square piers to South front, full entablature with decorated frieze and modillion cornice. Capitals are Portland stone. Within 3 long rectangular Coade stone reliefs of the Aldobrandini wedding in centre and griffons and tripods to side walls. 2 circular plaques of Pyrygion shepherds. Grice: TRANS WORCS ARCH SOC 1976 41-51.
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Philip Halling   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 21 October, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 24 October, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 8788 4463 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:5.9923N 2:10.7010W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 8788 4462
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