Monymusk House, Gate Piers
Gate Pier(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Monymusk House, Gate Piers
Classification Gate Pier(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 231005
Site Number NJ61NE 5.03
NGR NJ 688 154
NGR Description c. NJ 688 154
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/231005
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Monymusk
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
The house was once even more extensive, having had a railed courtyard to the south and east with a tower pavilion at the angle to mirror the tower on the south wing and the gates which are now at the entrance to the south drive, thus forming a 'claire voyée' facade. These gates, which are by Jaffray, have the piers set diagonally and rusticated in bands. Topped by tall urns. Walled garden recently restored.
Taken from "Aberdeenshire: Donside and Strathbogie - An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Ian Shepherd, 2006. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
