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Cobham’s cenotaph to Socrates, Homer
The Temple of Ancient Virtues is a neoclassical structure erected by Thomas James Cobham in the 18th century as a cenotaph to honor Socrates, Homer, and other ancient Greek figures. It reflects Cobham's Enlightenment ideals and his admiration for classical philosophy and literature, making it an important local example of 18th-century intellectual and architectural heritage.
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Photo: N T Stobbs · CC BY-SA 2.0