NHER 45934 (Building record) - The Doric Temple, Blickling Park

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An early to mid 18th century garden temple probably designed by Matthew Brettingham with further alterations carried out by the Reptons. The temple has a Doric portico, and inside there is an elaborate cornice and fireplace.

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Map sheet TG12NE
Civil Parish BLICKLING, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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January 1952. Listed, Grade II*.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Garden temple. Early/mid 18th century, probably by Matthew Brettingham senior, with later alterations by Humphry or John Adey Repton. Gault brick with stone and stucco dressings, shallow-pitched sheet copper roof. One storey, rectangular plan. Steps up to portico on west; Doric distyle in antis."
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Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
S. Spooner (NLA) 29 August 2006. Amended by J. Cullis (HES), 02 January 2020.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051432.

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Jan 2 2020 1:31PM

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