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There are lots of manmade structures around the lake and they add great appeal to the scenery

 

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Here are some 

 

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The Bristol Cross

Originally sited in Bristol, this restored medieval monument was brought to Stourhead by Henry Hoare II in 1765, using six wagons pulled by oxen. It depicts medieval English kings and queens in intricate stonework. The similar Cross at St Peter’s Well marks the start of the river Stour and the structure also came from Bristol..

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  • The Obelisk in Stourhead gardens was first built in 1746 as an Egyptian symbol of the ever shining sun.

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  • The Pantheon

  • Inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, this structure was built in 1753-54. It's the largest garden building at Stourhead. ‘Pantheon’ means a temple sacred to all the gods. The temple is filled with statues of classical deities, including a marble Hercules created by Rysbrack.

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The Grotto

Grottos were popular in Italian Renaissance gardens as places of retreat from summer heat. In the summer of 1762 Henry recorded his enjoyment, cooling off here. Stourhead’s Grotto is a circular, domed chamber built to resemble a cave.

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  • The Temple of Flora. Dedicated to the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, this temple was the first garden building erected by Henry Hoare II between 1744 and 1746. 

Thats It - Thanks for looking. Ken 

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