Corinthian Temple is a Grade II listed building in the Barnsley local planning authority area, England. First listed on 18 March 1968. Garden temple.

Corinthian Temple

WRENN ID: rooted-screen-indigo
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Barnsley
Country: England
Date first listed: 18 March 1968
Type: Garden temple
Source: Historic England listing

Description

STAINBOROUGH WENTWORTH CASTLE SE3OSW 1/47 Corinthian Temple 18.3.68 GV II Garden temple. 1766 for the Second Earl of Strafford, restored 1976. Ashlar sandstone, stone slate roof. Small prostyle temple with 4 Corinthian columns set on 3-step stylobate; full entablature beneath hipped roof. Rear wall with each return having an arched recess with impost band, rectangular recess over. Overlooks the south lawn of Wentworth Castle used for playing croquet. Columns carved by John Platt of Rotherham. Country Life, 'Wentworth Castle II', Oct 25th, 1924, p64 (plate).

Listing NGR: SE3199603082

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