Gothic Temple at Stowe
description: The Gothic Temple at Stowe is of a unique shape. It is triangular with three large pillars, one at each point. At the top of these towers are small lookouts, as well as an abundant use of scalloping. The building is built of stone, with many large windows decorating its walls. The windows are in various shapes and styles, some are arching windows while others are in a clover leaf shape, some are stained glass while others are regular glass. The inside of the structure are all circular, with rooms like an office, bathroom, and kitchen all apart of this temple. This building was used as a place of quiet contemplation, rather than any religious purpose. It adds historical value to the world as it shows what was in style during the time it was constructed. It uses sight and movement to create such a unique space in Stowe.
creator: Designed by: Charles Bridgeman
creator: Designed by: William Kent
creator: Designed by: Capability Brown
creator: Commissioned by: Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham and nephews
source: Image 1: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06737.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06737.jpg)
source: Image 2: The Gothic Temple at Stowe Park - geograph.org.uk - 3201731.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/The_Gothic_Temple_at_Stowe_Park_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3201731.jpg)
source: Image 3: Stowe Gothic Temple.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Stowe_Gothic_Temple.jpg)
source: Image 4: Detail of the Gothic Temple, Stowe Park - geograph.org.uk - 5585938.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Detail_of_the_Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_Park_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5585938.jpg)
source: Image 5: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06524.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06524.jpg)
source: Image 6: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06491.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06491.jpg)
source: Image 7: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06537.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06537.jpg)
source: Image 8: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06550.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/08/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06550.jpg)
source: Image 9: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06530.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06530.jpg)
source: Image 10: Gothic Temple, Stowe - Buckinghamshire, England - DSC06528.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Gothic_Temple%2C_Stowe_-_Buckinghamshire%2C_England_-_DSC06528.jpg)
date: Built: 18th century
contributor: Hannah Demory
format: Georgian
language: Buckinghamshire, England
type: Garden