Belvedere

Belvedere, Temple

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This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 2 June 2026 to correct a typo in the description and reformat the text to current standards

SE 08 NW
8/134

WEST WITTON
TEMPLE
Belvedere

(Formerly listed as Temple Summerhouse to north west of Temple Farm)

13/2/67

GV
II
Belvedere. Dated 1792, By John Foss of Richmond for T.J. Anderson of Swinithwaite Hall. Sandstone ashlar, lead roof. Octagonal in plan, two storeys. Ground floor: plain plinth; above, vermiculated rustication with round-headed panels of plain ashlar, mostly forming blind openings, but with door of six-flush panels on east side, and sash window with glazing bars on north side, below which is carved the date. Above, a parapet with balustraded panels except over door, where there is a sculpture of a talbot. First floor set back behind walkway: plain ashlar, with round-headed panels, containing door on east side, windows on other three alternate sides, intermediate sides being blind. Modillion cornice, blocking course. Shallow dome.

Interior: ground-floor room with cast-iron range, boiler, and deep window seats. Domed ceiling of stone. Closet between inner and outer walls, also stone staircase leading up to parapet walkway, giving external access only to upper room, which has a cast-iron fireplace and good Neo-classical plasterwork.



Listing NGR: SE0322588990
Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1179599
Date first listed:
13-Feb-1967
List Entry Name:
Belvedere
Statutory Address:
Belvedere, Temple
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Official list entry

Heritage Category:
Listed Building
Grade:
II
List Entry Number:
1179599
Date first listed:
13-Feb-1967
Date of most recent amendment:
24-Jan-1986
List Entry Name:
Belvedere
Statutory Address 1:
Belvedere, Temple
Statutory Address 2:
Belvedere, Temple

The scope of legal protection for listed buildings

This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

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The scope of legal protection for listed buildings

This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.

For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.

Understanding list entries

Corrections and minor amendments

Location

Statutory Address:
Belvedere, Temple
Statutory Address:
Belvedere, Temple

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

District:
North Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish:
West Witton
National Park:
Yorkshire Dales
National Grid Reference:
SE 03225 88990

Summary

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 2 June 2026 to correct a typo in the description and reformat the text to current standards

SE 08 NW
8/134

WEST WITTON
TEMPLE
Belvedere

(Formerly listed as Temple Summerhouse to north west of Temple Farm)

13/2/67

GV
II
Belvedere. Dated 1792, By John Foss of Richmond for T.J. Anderson of Swinithwaite Hall. Sandstone ashlar, lead roof. Octagonal in plan, two storeys. Ground floor: plain plinth; above, vermiculated rustication with round-headed panels of plain ashlar, mostly forming blind openings, but with door of six-flush panels on east side, and sash window with glazing bars on north side, below which is carved the date. Above, a parapet with balustraded panels except over door, where there is a sculpture of a talbot. First floor set back behind walkway: plain ashlar, with round-headed panels, containing door on east side, windows on other three alternate sides, intermediate sides being blind. Modillion cornice, blocking course. Shallow dome.

Interior: ground-floor room with cast-iron range, boiler, and deep window seats. Domed ceiling of stone. Closet between inner and outer walls, also stone staircase leading up to parapet walkway, giving external access only to upper room, which has a cast-iron fireplace and good Neo-classical plasterwork.



Listing NGR: SE0322588990

Details

This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 2 June 2026 to correct a typo in the description and reformat the text to current standards

SE 08 NW
8/134

WEST WITTON
TEMPLE
Belvedere

(Formerly listed as Temple Summerhouse to north west of Temple Farm)

13/2/67

GV
II
Belvedere. Dated 1792, By John Foss of Richmond for T.J. Anderson of Swinithwaite Hall. Sandstone ashlar, lead roof. Octagonal in plan, two storeys. Ground floor: plain plinth; above, vermiculated rustication with round-headed panels of plain ashlar, mostly forming blind openings, but with door of six-flush panels on east side, and sash window with glazing bars on north side, below which is carved the date. Above, a parapet with balustraded panels except over door, where there is a sculpture of a talbot. First floor set back behind walkway: plain ashlar, with round-headed panels, containing door on east side, windows on other three alternate sides, intermediate sides being blind. Modillion cornice, blocking course. Shallow dome.

Interior: ground-floor room with cast-iron range, boiler, and deep window seats. Domed ceiling of stone. Closet between inner and outer walls, also stone staircase leading up to parapet walkway, giving external access only to upper room, which has a cast-iron fireplace and good Neo-classical plasterwork.

Listing NGR: SE0322588990

Legacy

The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.

Legacy System number:
321880
Legacy System:
LBS

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

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