2017

NT2159 : Druid at Penicuik House

taken 7 years ago, near to Silverburn, Midlothian, Scotland

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Druid at Penicuik House
Druid at Penicuik House
The thoughtful one! At the western side of the entrance to the house, by William Jeans LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link )
Penicuik House

Penicuik House was built in 1761 in the Palladian style by Sir James Clerk, with the later addition of wings either side. The house caught fire in 1899, leaving a roofless shell that fell into a dangerous state of disrepair, and it was threatened with demolition.
The Penicuik House Project was set up to conserve the house in a safe state suitable for visitors, and at the same time provide significant training opportunities for young people wishing to learn skills in stonemasonry and lime mortar building techniques. After 6 years the work has been completed and a Ranger Service has been set up to guide groups through the house remains and the surrounding landscaped policies.
More background on the conservation project can be found at LinkExternal link.


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Geographical Context: Lowlands Historic sites and artefacts Park and Public Gardens People, Events Place: Midlothian Person: William Jeans Architecture: Palladian Near: Penicuik Primary Subject: Sculpture other tags: 18thC House Ruined House Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Other Photos: · Portico of Penicuik House Title Clusters: · Druid at Penicuik House [2] ·
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NT2159, 143 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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M J Richardson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 20 August, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 21 August, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2172 5921 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:49.1863N 3:15.0538W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NT 2172 5921
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