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Architectural Information
  • Building type: Estate Related Structure
  • Date of construction: 1782
  • Architect: James Stuart
  • Listing: A
  • HB/SMR Ref: HB24/04/051
  • 2nd Survey by EHS: Yes
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The Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, BT22 2RU The Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, BT22 2RU
The Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, BT22 2RU The Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, BT22 2RU
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The Temple of the Winds, Mount Stewart, Newtownards, BT22 2RU

Greek style octagonal 2 storey on basement “temple”. Two porches with covered capitals, Hellenistic with Egyptian influence, supporting a balustrade. Tall Georgian windows on both floors. Domed circular projection which contains a staircase. Pyramidal roof, 3 step plinth all around walls

Building Stone Information

Stone Type Category: Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone Type: Scrabo Sandstone
Secondary Stone Type: Giffnock Sandstone
Other Stone Type:
Replacement Stone Type: Stanton Moor Sandstone
Stonework Construction: Regular-coursed plain ashlar
Stonework Condition: Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of block deterioration and surface loss through bedding-plane erosion and granular disintegration.
Condition Assessment (QUB): 1

 

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