Temple 160 Metres East Of Millichope Park is a Grade II* listed building in the Shropshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 March 1974. Temple.

Temple 160 Metres East Of Millichope Park

WRENN ID: ragged-soffit-onyx
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Shropshire
Country: England
Date first listed: 15 March 1974
Type: Temple
Source: Historic England listing

Description

MUNSLOW

SO58NW MILLICHOPE PARK 1312-1/11/166 Temple 160 metres east of Millichope 15/03/74 Park

GV II*

Memorial temple. Dated 1770. By George Steuart. Built as cenotaph for the More family. Ashlar with leaded domed roof. EXTERIOR: cylindrical structure set on a circular stylobate, with 8 Ionic pilasters surrounded by 8 Ionic columns supporting a plain entablature, moulded dentil cornice and leaded dome. 6-panelled entrance door in plain surround between pilasters with inscribed and dated plaque over. INTERIOR: moulded skirting, dado, cornice and coffered dome. Inscribed pedestal memorial surmounted with statue of winged cherub and globe on vase commemorating L More d.1744 and J More d.1763. Temple forms an eyecatching focus across a picturesque landscape of cliff-face, lake and lawn from the front of Millichope Park (qv).

Listing NGR: SO5281788315

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