Description

Later 19th century. Polygonal, decorative rustic timber curling pavilion, situated on bank of former curling pond with slated bellcast roof. Rustic base course. Bays separated by tree trunks. Diamond-shaped window openings to some faces. Decorative diagonal timber infill panels to bays; concentric square-pattern decoration above. Capped swept polygonal roof with overhanging eaves.

INTERIOR (partially seen, 2012). Vertical timber-lined with bracketed timber wall bench.

Statement of Interest

This is a good and unusual example of an intact, little altered Rustic curling pavilion. The diamond window shapes and the square-pattern decoration add interest to this rare building type. Situated next to the former curling pond, it is a significant component of the historic landscape of Arthurstone House. This is a good example of one which has survived largely intact and with good decorative features.

Timber pavilions were popular ornamental features in many large gardens and designed landscapes in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of these were built purely for recreation, as follies or simple shelters, whilst others, as here, were built with a more specific purpose. The use of timber has meant that many of these have become ruinous and few remain.

Arthurstone Estate was originally owned by the Cistercian Abbey at Coupar Angus. At the beginning of the 17th century, it was placed into private ownership, following the Reformation. The present house (see separate listing) has a late 18th century core, with most of the building dating from the 19th century. There is also a walled garden and dovecot to the east (see separate listings). In the 20th century, the house was a private school for girls. The house and walled garden (see separate listing) were converted into private apartments from 2004-6.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77782350

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Recommended Books

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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Old House Care and Repair