Reg.Nr. 98/UK/03

Restoration of the Temple of Concord and Victory, Stowe

The Temple of Concord and Victory was originally known as the Grecian Building. It was the first neoclassical building in Europe and was begun in 1747. In 1763 it was rededicated to celebrate victory in the seven years war. After the Stowe sales in 1921 and the foundation of the ...
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Project details

Title:Restoration of the Temple of Concord and Victory, Stowe
Entr. year: 1998
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Stowe near Buckingham, Buckinghamhire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Special building
Former use:Memorial, fencing school, furniture store
Actual use:Memorial, cultural attraction
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Inskip and Jenkins Architects (London - GB)
The Jury's citation: For the immaculate restoration of a major classical monument, important in itself as a key element in designed parkland of renowned quality.
GPS:52°1'51.5" N; 1°1'7.0" W
Web, Links:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe/features/the-garden-at-stowe

Description:
The Temple of Concord and Victory was originally known as the Grecian Building. It was the first neoclassical building in Europe and was begun in 1747. In 1763 it was rededicated to celebrate victory in the seven years war. After the Stowe sales in 1921 and the foundation of the school, the building went into decline and sixteen of its columns were removed and replaced with brickwork, whilst its use went from fencing school to furniture store. The restoration of the Temple of Concord and Victory has been the most important of the Trust's restorations at Stowe since the gift of the Gardens in 1989 and was supported by English Heritage and two major benefactors.