Temple Of Diana In The Wilderness Garden At Adlington Hall is a Grade II listed building in the Cheshire East local planning authority area, England. First listed on 6 July 1984. A Mid 18th century Temple.

Temple Of Diana In The Wilderness Garden At Adlington Hall

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Cheshire East
Country
England
Date first listed
6 July 1984
Type
Temple
Period
Mid 18th century
Address
Temple Of Diana In The Wilderness Garden At Adlington Hall, Mill Lane
OS grid reference
SJ 904 800
Coordinates
53.31695, -2.1446
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The Temple of Diana in the Wilderness Garden at Adlington Hall is a mid-18th century domed circular temple built for Charles Legh. It is constructed from buff sandstone ashlar and features a felted roof. The temple is supported by six Roman Doric columns that are topped with a full entablature. A golden crescent finial has been replaced. The soffit of the dome is decorated with paneling that includes scrolls and garlands. This structure is depicted in a painting from 1760 by James Shrigley, which is displayed in the hall.

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