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:
Disc barrow 400m south of Common FarmEckington BridgeBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchTower of old churchUpton cross in old churchyardPowick BridgeUckinghall crossCross north of St Mary's ChurchMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleMoated site at Manor FarmChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardRipple village crossDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow Farm.
