Little Temple, Temple Newsam Park - Leeds

A garden eye-catcher and viewpoint built in the 1760s and probably designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Of sandstone and rendered brick under a stone-slate roof. A hybrid design, mixing classical temple form with gothick detailing. The temple is in poor condition, although a management plan commissioned for the landscape should help to secure the future of the temple. Recent scrub clearance and removal of self-set trees have made it more prominent in the landscape.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Little Temple

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1255949

Local Planning Authority:

Leeds

Site Type:

Gardens parks and urban spaces > Garden building

Location

Building Name:

Little Temple

County:

West Yorkshire

District / Borough:

Leeds

Parliamentary Constituency:

Leeds East

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, RPG grade II