Island Pavillion at Croome by munki-boy
Island Pavillion at Croome
Grade I listed garden temple, probably built by James Wyatt in the Late 18th or early 19th Century. Constructed of Bath stone ashlar with detailing in Coade Stone and capitals of Portland stone.
Built on a square plan and open to the South, the temple has a hipped slate pyramid roof. Further embellished wiht two Corinthian columns and spquare piers.
The interior of the pavillion is adorned with three Coade Stone reliefs showing the Aldobrandini wedding and two griffons. There are also two circular plaques showing Pyrygion shepherds.
Created: 31 July 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Island Pavillion at Croome
Local History around Island Pavillion at Croome
There are some historic monuments around including:
Boundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageRipple village crossBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneUckinghall crossDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmThe Tithe BarnEckington BridgeCross north of St Mary's ChurchMoated site at Manor FarmMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchUpton cross in old churchyardTower of old churchChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard.
