Building record MLI95067 - Fishing Temple, Holywell Hall
Summary
Garden temple at Holywell Hall, dating from about 1732.
Type and Period (1)
- GARDEN TEMPLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1764 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Garden temple at Holywell Hall, built c.1732. Built of ashlar stone and has a hipped slate roof with lead dressings. Single-storey and of five bays, with the middle three bays advanced and pedimented. Identical to one designed by James Gibbs at Hackwood and published in his Book of Architecture in 1728. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}
The fishing temple is now thought to have actually been constructed in 1764, at the same time that the surrounding parkland was laid out (see MLI92343). {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI12338 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/41.
- <2> SLI17329 Unpublished Document: Historic England. Document Held by The Historic England Archive. BF094144.
- <3> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1444034.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 99920 15931 (9m by 12m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAREBY AUNBY AND HOLYWELL, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 1 2023 11:52AM
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