Description:Built c.1760 this is one of two copies of the Temple of Hephaistos in Athens by James 'Athenian' Stuart. The first version was commissioned by Hagley Hall In Worcestershire in 1758, and is believed to be the first accurate revived Greek Doric Temple in Europe.
The temple was built as the portico leading to the walled garden, since demolished. The sculptures it contained were sold in 1842.
In the 1960s repairs were made to the roof, and the lower portions of the columns replaced with White Hollington stone.
This photograph was taken by Charles Goldsmith, Head Gardener at Shugborough between December 1931 and October 1932.