Mussenden Temple, Downhill
This is a rough edit from some footage taken around the beautiful Mussenden Temple in September 2016. Mussenden Temple is a small circular building located on cliffs near Castlerock in County Londonderry, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland. It was built in 1785 and forms part of the Downhill Demesne. The demesne was formerly part of the estate of Frederick, 4th Earl of Bristol, who served as the Church of Ireland Lord Bishop of Derry from 1768 until 1803. It was Lord Bristol - popularly known as 'the Earl-Bishop' - who had the 'temple' built. Constructed as a library and modelled from the Temple of Vesta in the Forum Romanum in Rome, it is dedicated to the memory of Bishop Lord Bristol's cousin Frideswide Mussenden. 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 stabilisation work to prevent the loss of the building. Mussenden Temple, Sea Coast Rd, Coleraine, BT51 4RH, United Kingdom
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Castlerock to Mussenden Temple Coastal Walk
We are at Castlerock Co Antrim up on Northern Ireland's north Atlantic coast. Our family group walk is from the excellent Haye's caravan park, to the magnificent Mussendon Temple perched on the clifftop.
This was not a long walk but you dropped down into a valley and then climbed a series of steps back up the other side. I found this a bit challenging because of my bad hip. Holding a video camera in one hand as I tried to keep my balance did not help! The reward was reaching Mussendon Temple, ( actually the Bishop of Londonderry's library ) and the spectacular views and wonderful bird life to be seen along the way.
Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head.
History of Mussenden Temple
The temple was built in 1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey, Bishop of Derry and Earl of Bristol (or the Earl Bishop). The temple was built as a summer library and its architecture was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, near Rome. It is dedicated to the memory of Hervey's cousin Frideswide Mussenden.
Both the Temple and the surrounding views are among the most photographed scenes in Ireland. Over the years the Temple itself was under danger of being lost to the sea due to the erosion of the cliff which brought Mussenden Temple ever closer to the edge. In 1997 the National Trust then carried out cliff stabilisation work to prevent the loss of this lovely building.
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Discover Northern Ireland: Castlerock, Mussenden Temple and Dunluce Castle
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My walk about from benone beach near Limavady to Mussenden Temple ruin built 1785 on a chilly morning in February 2015.
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Highlights from Lynn & Andrews wedding in Mussenden Temple then reception at Harry's Shack, Portstewart.
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Mussenden Temple & Bishop's Gate
Mussenden Temple is a small circular building located on cliffs near Castlerock in County Londonderry, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland.
It was built in 1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey, the 4th Earl of Bristol, Bishop of Derry. Built as a library and modelled from the Temple of Vesta in Italy, it is dedicated to the memory of Hervey's cousin Frideswide Mussenden.
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 stabilisation work to prevent the loss of the building.
The inscription around the building reads, Suave, mari magno turbantibus aequora ventis e terra magnum alterius spectare laborem. Tis pleasant, safely to behold from shore / The troubled sailor, and hear the tempests roar. The quotation is from Lucretius De Rerum Natura,
Downhill Demesne & Mussenden Temple - Coleraine - County Derry - Northern Ireland
Domaine de Downhill & Temple de Mussenden - Coleraine - Comté de Derry - Irlande du Nord
Il y a deux entrées pour accéder à ce parc. La première est située à 750 m de la plage de Downhill et elle est facilement repérable par ses deux immenses colonnes sur lesquelles ont été installées des lions (Lion's Gate) (55°09'51.1N 6°48'37.7W).
La seconde, Bishop's Gate (55°09'36.2N 6°48'24.3W), est située à environ 1,3 km de cette même plage.
Le site est géré par Le National Trust de Downhill Demesne et le coût d'entrée est de 5 livres.
Nous nous sommes rendus à la Bishop's Gate pour débuter notre visite. Le temps était maussade lors de notre passage. Il pleuvait toujours abondamment, mais comme nous avions un parapluie, nous avons décidé de braver cette intempérie.
J'imagine qu'il est certainement agréable de marcher dans ces prés lorsque le soleil est resplendissant. Mais avec la pluie et le vent, la marche se fait plutôt rapide et l'exploration se veut plus expéditive.
Le premier bâtiment que nous avons aperçu est un manoir qui a été érigé à la fin du XVIIIe siècle pour le 4e compte de Bristol: Donwhill House.
En 1851, le feu a détruit une grande partie du bâtiment, mais des travaux de reconstruction ont eu lieu une vingtaine d'année plus tard.
Cependant, après la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, le site est tombé en mauvais état. C'est le National Trust qui a acquis le manoir en 1980. Des travaux ont été entrepris pour sécuriser l'endroit et le rendre accessible au public.
Le manoir est vraiment imposant et malgré qu'il n'en reste que des ruines, la structure toujours en place permet de déceler toute la prestance que devait avoir jadis ce bâtiment.
Nous avons par la suite poursuivi notre randonnée vers le temple de Mussenden. Ce dernier se trouve en bordure de la falaise, face à l'océan Atlantique, et offre entre autres un magnifique panorama des plages avoisinantes.
Sa construction remonte en 1785. Basé sur le temple de Vesta en Italie, il a servi de bibliothèque.
Nous avons ensuite visité le jardin fortifié. Jadis, on y faisait la culture de fruits, légumes et fleurs. Aujourd'hui, on n'y retrouve que des pommiers et une aire de pique-nique.
A proximité du jardin se trouve une tour ronde qui servait jadis de pigeonnier.
Puis nous sommes revenus sur nos pas et avons bifurqué légèrement vers le cénotaphe. Celui-ci est un mémorial érigé jadis pour le frère de l'évêque Earl.
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Carraig Lodge - Castlerock, United Kingdom - Amazing place!
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Just a 12-minute walk from a sandy beach and Castelrock Championship Golf Course, Carraig Lodge features self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free private parking.
The three-bedroom cottages come with a living room with parquet floor, fireplace, flat-screen TV and DVD player. There is a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher and 2 bathrooms.
Extras include an espresso coffee machine, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. The property also offers a garage useful for wet gear or golf clubs storage.
Guests can visit national Trust Sights like Hezlett House and Downhill Demesne with Mussenden Temple, lying within the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Beauty. Castlerock Railway Station is 7 minutes’ walk away.
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Tara Lodge Castlerock
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Tara Lodge is an award winning detached, 4 bedroom holiday lodge located on the outskirts of the beautiful rural village of Castlerock, in County Derry/Londonderry, which itself nestles on the shores of a stunning Blue Flag Beach, overlooked by historical Mussenden Temple & Downhill Castle. Tara Lodge has been beautifully furnished and decorated with high quality items, and is simply superb for any party looking for a rural and seaside getaway.
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Downhill Dreams
Filmed at the Downhill Demesne a National Trust park outside of Castlerock Northern Ireland. Was a truly beautiful day to be there.
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DJI Phantom 3 Advanced - Bishops Tower, Downhill Estate & Mussenden Temple
Drone Flight 370. March 1st 2017, drone flight over Bishop's Tower, Downhill Estate and moat, Mussenden Temple, then ending with the local graveyard. This video is a combination of three flights launched from the countryside and the beach then edited together for the complete fly over. Max range 511m, max height 80m, drone within visual line of sight. nightskyhunter.com
Downhill Beach County Londonderry Northern Ireland
A look around on the beach and a small walk into the forest on a warm day.
Sleepwalkers by Bernie McGill
An interview with author Bernie McGill and reading from her new collection of short stories Sleepwalkers, published by Whittrick Press (whittrickpress.com). Filmed at Mussenden Temple, Downhill, and Portstewart Strand, in Northern Ireland. Bernie is the author of the highly acclaimed The Butterfly Cabinet.
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It was debated for long enough. Coach Nelson decided there had been enough talk and so put these two athletes to the test.
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