Description

SEZINCOTE SEZINCOTE PARK
SP 13 SE
4/117 Temple to Surya and circular
pool in gardens of
Sezincote House
GV II
Temple to sun god Surya at NGR 1707 3126. Early C19; by Thomas Daniell for
Sir Charles Cockerell. Limestone base surmounted by grey unpolished
marble temple. 2 Coade stone models of Brahmin bulls either side
of entrance dated London 1814. Rectangular stepped plinth rising
up to small square temple with open front. 4 engaged square
columns at corners with rosette decoration at top. Figure of god
Surya in relief against rear wall with rosettes to either side the
heads of 7 horses in relief below. Stepped pyramidal roof with
finial. The temple stands in front of a circular pool with curving
rockery to either side with 6 regularly spaced indentations.
Large shells lie along margin of pool. Central projecting feature
covered with foliage in centre of pool.

Listing NGR: SP1707831257

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26381913

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Recommended Books

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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Somerset: South and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Gloucestershire 1: The Cotswolds: Cotswolds Pt. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version