- Built as a library and modelled on the Temple of Vesta in Italy, it is dedicated to the memory of Hervey's cousin Frideswide Mussenden.
- The Mussenden Temple itself is only open on certain days, but it's free, and the sight from inside is worth timing your visit for.
- The Downhill Demesne was first created in the 1770s by Dr Frederick Hervey, the Bishop of Derry and 4th Earl of Bristol – Mussenden Temple was added in 1783.
- The Mussenden Temple is a small circular building on top of the cliff high above the Atlantic coast near Castlerock in County Londonderry ( Northern Ireland).
- Built in the early 1800s, Mussenden Temple is Ireland's first classical temple. The monument was meant to be a library for Sir Frederick Augustus Hervey's...
- Two beaches later I arrived at Bishop´s Gate – one of the two entrances to Downhill Demesne and the 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.
- The Mussenden Temple is north of Downhill Demense, the manor house, and can be reached via a pathway leading from the castle exit toward the Sea.
- Mussenden Temple was built by Lord Bristol in 1785. The estate was originally that of Frederick, the 4th Earl of Bristol (yes, Bristol, England…he’s far from home!
- Discover the fascinating history and breathtaking views of Mussenden Temple. Plan a visit to this iconic landmark and experience its majestic charm firsthand.