Difference between revisions of "Temple of Decision"

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| '''Address/Site Name''' || House of Falkland Estate, Temple of Decision, Green Hill
 
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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.
 
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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. [...]
 
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The '''Temple of Decision''' is a ruined temple or summerhouse in the [[House of Falkland designed landscape]].
 
The '''Temple of Decision''' is a ruined temple or summerhouse in the [[House of Falkland designed landscape]].
 
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! colspan=3 | HES listing details<ref>[http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8768 HES record for LB8768]</ref>
 
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| '''Reference:''' LB8768
 
| '''Date:''' 22/10/1984
 
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House of Falkland Estate, Temple of Decision, Green Hill
 
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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.
 
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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. [...]
 
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==Further references==
 
==Further references==

Latest revision as of 05:55, 25 January 2024

Building summary
[photo awaited]
Name Temple of Decision
Date 1850-6
Architect Alexander Roos
OS grid ref NO 23113 07083
Latitude & longitude 56°15′00″N 3°14′33″W
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HES listing details[1]
Category C
Reference / Date LB8768 / 22/10/1984
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. [...]

The Temple of Decision is a ruined temple or summerhouse in the House of Falkland designed landscape.

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