The first of the classical temples which you see on entering Stowe Landscape Garden is the Temple of Concord and Victory, which stands on a rise looking north towards Lord Cobham's Pillar. |
Classical statues adorn the four corners of the Temple of Concord and Victory. |
The columns that ring the Temple of Concord and Victory are Ionic. The design is based on a Roman temple at Nimes (France). |
Here you can see the lovely classical columns that ring the Temple of Concord and Victory. |
The lovely column detail of the Temple of Concord and Victory. The temple was begun in about 1747 and was finished in 1762. |
Detail of the roof design, Temple of Concord and Victory |
The Temple of Concord and Victory was originally called the Grecian Temple, as it looked out over the Grecian Valley designed by Capability Brown. It was renamed after its completion, partly to commemorate English victory in the Seven Years War. |
Lord Cobham's Pillar, attributed to James Gibbs, was built around 1742. It stands at the far end of the Grecian Valley. Sadly, visitors cannot ascend the pillar. |
On a rise between the Temple of Concord and Victory and Lord Cobham's Pillar stands the Queen's Temple. It was designed by James Gibbs, and was originally called the Ladies Building. |
The front portico of the Queen's Temple. The temple is used by Stowe School, and is not generally open to visitors to the gardens. |
Classical urns set into niches flank the entrance portico of the Queen's Temple. |
Lord Cobham's Pillar, attributed to James Gibbs, was built around 1742. It stands at the far end of the Grecian Valley. Sadly, visitors cannot ascend the pillar. |
