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Discover 900 acres of Grade I listed parkland at Shugborough which has wildlife and monuments across the estate. This includes Cannock Chase's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
As you look around, you may notice that there are some grand monuments dotted around the parkland. In the 18th century, Shugborough was seen as being at the forefront of the Greek Revival, with its monuments and buildings designed by James ‘Athenian’ Stuart influencing parks and gardens throughout the country.
Built in the late 1750s, the Shepherd’s Monument takes its name from its central marble relief. The outer columns of the monument were added in 1763, although this whole monument was possibly once built into the kitchen garden wall, before the current Walled Garden was built in 1806.
Built in around 1760, the Doric Temple was designed by James ‘Athenian’ Stuart and based on the Temple of Hephaistos in Athens. This was one of the first accurate Greek reproduction buildings in the country.
Based on a design in the antiquities of Athens, the construction of this Grade I listed monument, soon took on a new meaning following the death of Thomas Anson’s brother George, who changed the arch to become a memorial to his brother and his brother’s wife Elizabeth Yorke.
He commissioned two busts: one of Elizabeth Yorke that faces towards Colwich where George and Elizabeth are buried, and one of George, facing Shugborough Hall, which he helped to create.
Based on the Horologium of Andronikos in Athens, the Tower of the Winds was completed in around 1765. It was originally surrounded by water and accessed by two small bridges, but this was lost when the park was badly damaged by the great flood in 1795.
The Tower may look a little uncared for, with peeling and patchy paint. This is due to the wrong cement and paint being used for previous repairs. We have carried out paint analysis on the building to establish the original paint treatment so we can restore it in the future.
This was the last monument designed by James Stuart for Shugborough. A copy of a building in Athens dating from 4BC, it was completed in 1771 and originally included a bowl designed by Josiah Wedgwood.
Find out when Shugborough Estate is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Explore the walled garden, formal gardens and arboretum at Shugborough in Staffordshire.
Shugborough Estate is a two pawprint rated place. Explore 900 acres of parkland with your dog at Shugborough Estate.
Explore Park Farm at Shugborough in Staffordshire and discover the history of the animals and the key part they play in the life of the estate.
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Shugborough Estate, from family trails to nature spotting, there's plenty of fun-filled adventures to be had.
Visit the café and tea-room at Shugborough, for a tasty treat. Browse the shop and plant centre for gifts, or the second-hand bookshop for a new read.
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