Temple of Decision
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Name | Temple of Decision |
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Date | 1850-6 |
Architect | Alexander Roos |
OS grid ref | NO 23113 07083 |
Latitude & longitude | 56°15′00″N 3°14′33″W |
The Temple of Decision is a ruined temple or summerhouse in the House of Falkland designed landscape.
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Reference: LB8768 | Date: 22/10/1984 | Category: C |
Address/Site Name
House of Falkland Estate, Temple of Decision, Green Hill | ||
Description
Alexander Roos, 1850-6. Former single chamber pedimented temple summerhouse, situated on prominent site in landscape, now in semi-ruinous condition (2011). Ashlar to exterior, rubble interior. Round-arched niche to W. Ashlar gatepier with pedimented coping to N. | ||
Statement of special interest
This summerhouse, called the Temple of Decision, was built as a focal point in the landscape when viewed from the principal rooms in the House of Falkland (see separate listing) and continues to make a contribution to the landscape of Falkland Estate. [...] |