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:
Eckington BridgeChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmUpton cross in old churchyardMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryTower of old churchMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneUckinghall crossDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageCross north of St Mary's ChurchChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardMoated site at Manor FarmDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmPowick BridgeRipple village cross.
