Building record MLI82111 - The Temple of Romulus and Remus at Coleby Hall
Summary
The Temple of Romulus and Remus at Coleby Hall
Type and Period (1)
- GARDEN TEMPLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1762 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
61913
In 1762 Thomas Scrope called in his friend Sir William Chambers to design the Temple of Romulus and Remus, placed at the end of an avenue. It is circular, with two projecting apses and two pedimented porches. Beneath the central dome is a splendid honeycomb-coffered ceiling of white on blue. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}
It is indicated on the 1956 1:10560 as a Roman Catholic chapel. {6}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 228.
- <2> SLI6099 Index: Department of the Environment. Dec 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 103.006; 5/14.
- <3> SLI3685 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1824-1825. 1 Inch Map - First Edition. 1:63360. shett 29.
- <4> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. page 336.
- <5> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. 86/3.
- <6> SLI3659 Map: OS. 1956. OS 6 INCH SERIES. SK 96 SE.
- <7> SLI7079 Photograph: City and County Museum. Photograph of Temple of Romulus and Remus, Coleby. Print. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 97507 60935 (13m by 10m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COLEBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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