Maspie Den tunnel

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Building summary
North entrance
Name Maspie Den Tunnel
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Date 1840s ?
Architect
OS grid ref NO 23987 07291
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The Maspie Den Tunnel is a tunnel on the path leading to the Maspie Den.

HES listing details[1]
Reference: LB51859 Date: 21/12/2011 Category: B
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. [...]

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