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The '''Maspie Den Tunnel''' is a tunnel on the path leading to the [[Maspie Den]].
The '''Maspie Den Tunnel''' is a tunnel on the path leading to the [[Maspie Den]].
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!HES listing details<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB51859 HES record for LB51859]</ref>
! colspan=3 | HES listing details<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB51859 HES record for LB51859]</ref>
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House of Falkland Estate, tunnel on path along Maspie Burn  
House of Falkland Estate, tunnel on path along Maspie Burn  
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| '''Description'''
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Probably 1840s (see Notes). Curving, round-arched tunnel, situated on walk along W bank of Maspie Burn and orientated N and S. Round-arched entrances with large, rustic stone blocks, built into natural rock; brick-lined interior. Rustic stone voussoirs.
Probably 1840s (see Notes). Curving, round-arched tunnel, situated on walk along W bank of Maspie Burn and orientated N and S. Round-arched entrances with large, rustic stone blocks, built into natural rock; brick-lined interior. Rustic stone voussoirs.
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|'''Statement of special interest'''
| colspan=3 | '''Statement of special interest'''
This tunnel is a good surviving example of a relatively rare designed-landscape feature, constructed to add to the emotional experiences of exploring the estate around the House of Falkland. [...]
This tunnel is a good surviving example of a relatively rare designed-landscape feature, constructed to add to the emotional experiences of exploring the estate around the House of Falkland. [...]
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Revision as of 10:31, 3 April 2021

Building summary
Name Maspie Den Tunnel
Address
Postcode
Other names
Date 1840s ?
Architect
OS grid ref NO 23987 7291
Latitude & longitude
Listing Category B
Listing reference LB51859

The Maspie Den Tunnel is a tunnel on the path leading to the Maspie Den.

HES listing details[1]
Reference: Date: Category:
Address/Site Name

House of Falkland Estate, tunnel on path along Maspie Burn

Description

Probably 1840s (see Notes). Curving, round-arched tunnel, situated on walk along W bank of Maspie Burn and orientated N and S. Round-arched entrances with large, rustic stone blocks, built into natural rock; brick-lined interior. Rustic stone voussoirs.

Statement of special interest

This tunnel is a good surviving example of a relatively rare designed-landscape feature, constructed to add to the emotional experiences of exploring the estate around the House of Falkland. [...]

Further references

Notes

Gallery

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