Virginia Water, Fishing Temple

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Virginia Water, Fishing Temple

Image: © Len Williams Taken: 7 Nov 2013

Just to the left of centre of this view across the lake at Virginia Water there is a set of steps, with a boat tied alongside it. These once led to the 'Fishing Temple' which was built in 1825 by Sir Jeffry Wyatville as a retreat for King George IV. It was demolished in 1867.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.413424
Longitude
-0.612642