2020

SO7699 : Classical temple in Badger Dingle

taken 4 years ago, near to Badger, Shropshire, England

Classical temple in Badger Dingle
Classical temple in Badger Dingle
Hidden away from public view (although as the graffiti in SO7699 : Temple near Ackleton (1) shows, it's well known to the local kids) this rotunda or temple probably dates to the late 18th century when the grounds of Badger Hall were being laid out by one James Wyatt. It was Grade II listed LinkExternal link & LinkExternal link in 1984.
Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Country estates Woodland, Forest Primary Subject: Temple
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SO7699, 102 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Law   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 23 February, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 23 April, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 76267 99104 [1m precision]
WGS84: 52:35.3529N 2:21.1049W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 76263 99091
View Direction
NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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