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

Contact Details

Giles Proctor 01904 601948

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England