Standing stately atop a small hill in Brightling Park is the Greek, or perhaps more properly, Rotunda Temple. It was suggested by Sir Humphry Repton in his plans for the garden and is thought to have been designed by Sir Robert Smirke. The Temple is approximately 25 feet (7.62 m) tall and was built around 1810. This circular building has a hollow base that was perhaps used to store food and wine.
The Rotunda Temple has spawned several stories about Fuller and his cohorts. It has been said that he entertained lady friends there and perhaps even hosted orgies. Others speculate that he held card parties in the temple and gambled with his cronies for very high stakes. Unfortunately, we may never know exactly what went on.
