The Temple Greenhouse by munki-boy
The Temple Greenhouse
A ‘lakeside temple’ built around 1760 by Robert Adam in the grounds of Croome Court.
Constructed from Bath stone in a Roman Doric style and portico adorned with a carved stone, basket of flowers.
The interior originally featured niches with statues of Ceres and Flora.
Created: 16 July 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Portico Carving and Doric Columns at The Temple Greenhouse
Brick Constructed back of The Temple Greenhouse
The Temple Greenhouse
Local History around The Temple Greenhouse
There are some historic monuments around including:
Cross north of St Mary's ChurchBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneTower of old churchChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchMoated site at Manor FarmEckington BridgePowick BridgeMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardRipple village crossUpton cross in old churchyardDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmUckinghall crossMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham Castle.
