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:
Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardEckington BridgePowick BridgeDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmRipple village crossUckinghall crossMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchTower of old churchRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleCross north of St Mary's ChurchMoated site at Manor FarmUpton cross in old churchyardBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend Cottage.
