Building record MAB17287 - TEMPLE OF VENUS
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Summary
A belvedere in the form of a domed arcaded rotunda stands in a commanding position on Hill of Doune overlooking Banff and Duff House (NJ66SE0007).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 37624
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6976 6378 (20m by 20m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ66SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Gamrie |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A belvedere in the form of a domed arcaded rotunda stands in a commanding position on Hill of Doune overlooking Banff and Duff House (NJ66SE0007). Forms part of the Duff House designed landscape (NJ66SE0225). Designed by William Adam, it was commenced in 1737 but was still not completed by 1743. It was restored in 1985-6. It is covered with modern harl with ashlar margins and dressing. Six round-headed keystone arches rise from a continuous plinth to form an arcade. There is a band course at impost level and another with cornice at the wallhead. A domed harled rubble roof is capped by a renewed square facetted sandstone finial which is crowned by a small ball finial.
Period Notes
Commenced construction in 1737 but was still not complet by 1743; restored in 1985-6.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, Gamrie No (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0077;
- HES Listed Building Number: 37624;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ66SE193;
- NRHE Numlink: 172745;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ66SE0103;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37624 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/172745 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. Gamrie No.
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Record last edited
Mar 22 2024 12:20PM
