Temple Of Diana is a Grade II* listed building in the West Oxfordshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 27 July 1988. Temple.
Temple Of Diana
- WRENN ID
- fallow-terrace-ebony
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- West Oxfordshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 27 July 1988
- Type
- Temple
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Temple of Diana is a Grade II* listed building constructed between 1772 and 1773 by Sir William Chambers. It is made of limestone ashlar and features a gabled roof covered with Welsh slate. This Ionic tetrastyle temple has a pediment that includes a Greek inscription in the tympanum, situated above a grey stone frieze adorned with ribboned swags. The temple is supported by Ionic columns in antis, which have grey stone capitals. Inside, the decor includes wheatear festoons over oval medallions, with classical figures at the center. Blenheim Park, where the temple is located, is registered as a Grade I park and garden.
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Nearby listed buildings
- Water Terrace Gardens, West Terrace
- Water Terrace Gardens, Bernini Fountain on West Terrace
- Water Terrace Garden, East Terrace
- Blenheim Palace
- Statutory Group in Centre of Rose Garden
- East Formal Garden, Steps in South West Corner
- East Formal Garden, Steps in North West Corner
- East Formal Garden, Fountain in Centre
- East Formal Garden, Statue of Wrestlers in South East Corner
- East Formal Garden, Statue of Knifegrinder in North East Corner