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:
Powick BridgeMotte castle, moated site, and medieval agricultural remains at Crookbarrow FarmEckington BridgeUpton cross in old churchyardRingwork known as Hanley Castle 520m south of the Church of St. MaryBoundary cross at entrance to Quay LaneDisc barrow 500m south of Common FarmDisc barrow 400m SSE of Common FarmCross north of St Mary's ChurchDisc barrow 400m south of Common FarmChurchyard cross in St Denys's churchyardMoated site 150m east of St Nicholas' ChurchRipple village crossMoated site at Manor FarmBoundary cross 50m NW of Northend CottageUckinghall crossChurchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyardMoated site and Civil War defences at Strensham CastleTower of old church.
