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:
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryUpton cross in old churchyardCross north of St Mary's ChurchEckington BridgeMoated site at Manor FarmChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmThe Tithe BarnUckinghall crossBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmRipple village crossDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmTower of old church.
