Building record MLI95711 - Garden Temple, Belton House
Summary
Early 18th century garden temple, to the north-east of Belton House.
Type and Period (1)
- GARDEN TEMPLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1700 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Early 18th century garden temple, to the north-east of Belton House. Believed to have been resited in 1816, possibly from an original location at Culverthorpe. Restored in the late 20th century. Designed in a Palladian style, and built of stucco with an ashlar stone front, with a slate roof. Has a central archway with channelled rusticated piers and imposts, and vermiculated voussoirs and keystone. To both sides of the archway are small, set-back side bays, each with a round arched niche and a half-pediment. The interior of the structure has a stucco barrel vault, and contains a memorial urn dated 1826, on a square pedestal with Latin inscription. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate entry in the National Heritage List for England. {1}{2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI6705 Index: Department of National Heritage. 1994. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1315-0/9/103.
- <2> SLI13386 Website: Historic England (formerly English Heritage). 2011->. The National Heritage List for England. http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/. 1264931.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 93186 39367 (7m by 7m) |
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Civil Parish | BELTON AND MANTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 13 2024 2:07PM
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