Monument record 5071 - Temple of Diana in the Wilderness Garden at Adlington Hall
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Summary
A domed circular temple: built in the mid C18 for Charles Legh of ashlar buff sandstone,with a felted roof. The soffit of dome is panelled with scrolls and garlands.
It appears on a painting of 1760 of the hall and gardens by James Shrigley, hanging in the hall.
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Full Description
A domed circular temple: built in the mid C18 for Charles Legh of ashlar buff sandstone,with a felted roof. The soffit of dome is panelled with scrolls and garlands.
It appears on a painting of 1760 of the hall and gardens by James Shrigley, hanging in the hall.
English Heritage, 2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Digital Archive). SCH4666.
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- --- SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 9045 8005 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ98SW |
| Civil Parish | ADLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
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Record last edited
Mar 22 2019 11:28AM