Sunday Times Prize Crossword 4604 Sunday August 24Th 2014

[Vimto]

I have thoroughly enjoyed Jeff Pearce's crossword in this morning's Sunday Times. Sensible clues which are testers (for me) and a sense of achievement when solved; thank you Mr. Pearce.
Just one clue I need explanation for; 17 down, Clue: Manx cat on temple in Rome(8). I have: ?A?T?E?N. I'm certain the answer is PANTHEON but I don't know where the Manx cat comes into it. If the T was wrong I could get TAILLESS which makes sense for the cat but can't see a Roman temple in this. Can anyone explain please.

[scorpiojo]

Panthe(r) on

[dannyk13]

Panthe(r) + on

[Vimto]

Ah yes, thank you both. Panth(er) on even.

[pjzapped]

panthe (r) on

[sandyRoe]

panther with no tail

[Sugarplum1954]

It's PANTHEON - panther without the last letter

[Vimto]

Thank you Sugarplum, I think we arrived at that conclusion.

[scorpiojo]

LOL

[Annieforster]

Panther without its tail (r) plus "on"

[Delboystinson]

Manx cat is tailless- i.e. Panther minus r plus on