Difference between revisions of "Royal tennis court and stables"
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1528-31, long rectangular former stable range; rubble with ashlar dressings, narrow windows, crowsteps and slated roof. 1539-41, real tennis court addition to E side of stable: rectangular court surrounded by high walls; internal timber penthouses (spectator galleries) with lean-to roofs to S and E sides.<br> | 1528-31, long rectangular former stable range; rubble with ashlar dressings, narrow windows, crowsteps and slated roof. 1539-41, real tennis court addition to E side of stable: rectangular court surrounded by high walls; internal timber penthouses (spectator galleries) with lean-to roofs to S and E sides.<br> | ||
| − | Statement of Special Interest: The Royal Tennis Court at Falkland Palace is understood to be the earliest surviving real tennis court in the world and is a building of exceptional national significance. ...<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8800 HES] | + | Statement of Special Interest: The Royal Tennis Court at Falkland Palace is understood to be the earliest surviving real tennis court in the world and is a building of exceptional national significance. ...<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8800 HES].</REF> |
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Revision as of 17:57, 8 January 2021
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| Name | Royal tennis court and stables |
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| Date | 1528-31 |
| Architect | |
| OS grid ref | NO 25393 7653 |
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| Listing | Category A |
| Listing ref | LB8800 |
| Listing name | Falkland Palace Royal Stables and Tennis Court or Caichpule |
The royal tennis court and stables are a building in the grounds of Falkland Palace.
Listing description
1528-31, long rectangular former stable range; rubble with ashlar dressings, narrow windows, crowsteps and slated roof. 1539-41, real tennis court addition to E side of stable: rectangular court surrounded by high walls; internal timber penthouses (spectator galleries) with lean-to roofs to S and E sides.
Statement of Special Interest: The Royal Tennis Court at Falkland Palace is understood to be the earliest surviving real tennis court in the world and is a building of exceptional national significance. ...[1]