Description

Later 18th century. Circular-plan folly. Randomly arranged unhewn stones with polished sandstone ashlar base course. Round-arched doorway to N. Roofless (1998).

Statement of Interest

B Group with Dalhousie Castle, Folly on W Bank of River South Esk, Dalhousie Bridge over River South Esk, West Lodge and Grove Farm (former Dalhousie Walled Garden). Built on or near the site of the demolished Mansion of Cockpen owned originally by Mr Baron Cockburn, then by the Earl of Dalhousie. The folly is similar to the folly on W Bank of River South Esk in the Dalhousie Castle Policies. Described as a "ruin" on the 1st edition OS map, and also as a pump house the purpose of this tower is unclear. It seems most likely that it was simply a folly forming part of the picturesque landscape. A Fraser suggests that some of the stonework may be what remains of an old dovecot.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56606553

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Recommended Books

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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6