Building record MAB27777 - PITFOUR
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Summary
Folly, the Temple of Theseus.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16068
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9747 4869 (15m by 8m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ94NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Old Deer |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Folly, the Temple of Theseus. The neo-classical tastes of the early Ferguson lairds of Pitfour are reflected in the copy of the Doric temple which was built by the lakeside circa 1835. Small Greek Doric, hexastyle temple with 34 granite column peristyle, and wood entablature. Very finely detailed, interior contains cold bath. Roof dilapidated and parts of cornice missing.
Period Notes
Said to be built c1809-20 though may be c1835.
BUCHAN, J, 1987, BYGONE BUCHAN, 63 (Bibliographic reference). SAB97.
Jun 11 2000 , ABS-GR-14-03-001 - 00005, ABS-GR-14-03-001 - 00005 (Ground Photograph). SAB20874.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, OLD DEER 46 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, VOL 12, 141 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Nov 13 1997 , AAS/97/13/CT, AAS/97/13/CT (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16979.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16068;
- NMR Card Number: NJ94NE72;
- NRHE Numlink: 80774;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ94NE0049;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16068 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/80774 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. VOL 12, 141.
- --- SAB16979 Air-oblique Photograph: Nov 13 1997 . AAS/97/13/CT. Colour Transparency. AAS/97/13/CT.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. OLD DEER 46.
- --- SAB20874 Ground Photograph: Jun 11 2000 . ABS-GR-14-03-001 - 00005. Digital. ABS-GR-14-03-001 - 00005.
- --- SAB97 Bibliographic reference: BUCHAN, J. 1987. BYGONE BUCHAN. 63.
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Record last edited
Dec 17 2020 11:27AM
