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:
Moated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmPowick BridgeCross north of St Mary's ChurchMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardUckinghall crossRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmRipple village crossBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageUpton cross in old churchyardDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmTower of old churchMoated site at Manor FarmEckington BridgeDisc barrow 500m south of Common Farm.
