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Basic Site Details

Arthurstone House
Coupar Angus
Perthshire
B listed
Scotland
The stonework of Burn\'s wing was used to build a new house at Cardean

NMRS:
Architect: William Burn, elevation for North front at Arthurstone taken down 1855 and partly re-erected at Cardean. Under Macvicar Anderson Collection - house is probably the listed as Adderstone.

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Class classic

ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
HouseNot Known

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

event classic

Event TypeFromToNotes
1836cNorth wing added
1838Alterations
1855cNorth wing demolished by Admiral Popham
Alteration/conversion20042006Converted to flats

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

design classic

PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
William Burn1836cNorth wing added
George Steele1838Alterations

Clients

The following individuals or organisations have commissioned work on this building/design:

client classic

NameNotes
Murray, Patrick of SimprimClient for Burn work

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

bio ref classic

AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Colvin, Howard2008A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840London: YUP. 4th edition
Historic Scotland Lists
MacKay, A1876Meigle Past and Presentpp46-7

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

arc ref classic

SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Arthurstone House (formerly)Arthurstone House Plans
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register6155Arthurstone House
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of ScotlandCanmorehttp://www.rcahms.gov.uk/pls/portal/newcanmore.details_gis72953