• Over the years the erosion of the cliff face at Downhill has brought Mussenden Temple ever closer to the edge, and in 1997 The National Trust carried out cliff...
  • A clifftop temple on Northern Ireland's rugged Causeway Coast, Mussenden Temple was built as a library for an eccentric bishop in the 18th century.
  • Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne. ... Mussenden Temple built as a library has survived the ravages of time, but Downhill House has not been so lucky.
  • Coastal erosion has brought Mussenden Temple closer to the edge and in 1997 the National Trust carried out work to stabilise the cliff.
  • This brought him great wealth, and set him on the path to building his grand estate at Downhill Demesne and Mussenden Temple.
  • Downhill Demesne is a historic estate encompassing not only Mussenden Temple but also a wealth of natural beauty, architectural wonders, and cultural heritage.
  • To reach the trailhead for the Mussenden Temple Walk from Castlegate, drive south for 1.1 km along Sea Road and make a right turn onto Mussenden Road/A2.
  • Mussenden Temple - The story goes that, once he was on vacation in Italy, Frederick Hervey fell in love with a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Vesta.
  • To the uninitiated visitor, Mussenden Temple is something of an enigma. It presents many mysteries: Is it really a temple? Who built it and why?
  • Mussenden Temple is located in the stunning surroundings of Downhill Demesne on the North Coast of Ireland, not far from the small town of Castlerock in Co.