The Temple of the Secret Messenger is currently under construction at the Hob Green Estate. Explore the project’s plans and development here:
The name ‘Secret Messenger’ draws inspiration from a Medieval Silver Seal (~ AD 1200-1400) found near to the site of the Temple’s construction. The seal, featuring a reused Roman intaglio (~ Second or third century AD) is engraved with a winged Victory (~ Nike) saluting a seated winged Messenger (~ Mercury). The silver matrix surrounding the Roman stone bears the legend ‘Secreti Nuncia’ in Latin, (Secret Messenger) suggesting that whoever made the seal understood the lost meaning of the intaglio.
Image from ’50 Finds from Yorkshire: Objects from the portable Antiquities Scheme’ Page 71
Progress photos for the work completed during July and August 2024.
Most of the materials for the exterior are reclaimed to create an authentic historic look. The height and proportions of the reclaimed pillars, the amount of cornice available, and the sizes of the fantastic double doors have in turn informed the height and ratios of the portico. It has been an interesting design process to ensure that the structure is both functional and beautiful, whilst using the materials on hand.
The Theatre Garden at <span style =”font-family: ‘Brush Script MT’; font-size: 28px; color:red; “> Hob Green Estate </span>
Inspired by structures such as Rievaulx Terrace and the neoclassical country house the interior
Proposed Interior Coffered Ceiling
Coffered Ceiling of the Portico
