Aberdeenshire HER - NJ66SE0103 - TEMPLE OF VENUS

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Primary ReferenceNJ66SE0103
NameTEMPLE OF VENUS
NRHE Card No.NJ66SE193
NRHE Numlink 172745
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. 37624
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details 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.
Last Update22/03/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
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National Grid Reference: NJ 6976 6378


Event Details

Excavations and Surveys

Artefact and Ecofact

Ecofact

Samples
Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
BELVEDERES  A100
ARCHES ROUND-HEADEDB100
ROOFS DOMEDC100
FINIALSBALL D100
FINIALSSQUAREFACETTEDE100