Golden Gate (Benmore Botanic Garden)
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The Golden Gate marks one of the entrances to the Benmore Botanic Garden . It is located at the south end of the landscaped garden about five miles north of the town of Dunoon . Originally it was the main access road to the park. Due to infrastructural changes, however, the Golden Gate is now on a small street of little importance. There are no other significant buildings in the park in the vicinity. The demolition of the associated, one-story porter's lodge, which was built according to plans by the architect Baird around 1850, increased the isolation of the gate. In 1992 the Golden Gate was included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A.
The Golden Gate is an exceptionally intricately crafted wrought iron gate that is rarely found in Scotland. Its origin cannot be exactly traced. It is believed that the gate was made in Paris and also awarded a prize at an exhibition there. However, since no significant, thematically harmonious exhibitions took place in Paris during the period in question, it could also have been shown at a smaller exhibition. The initials JD for James Duncan worked into the gate were either commissioned during manufacture in Paris or were subsequently used on site. The two-winged, cast iron gate is painted gold and hung on ornate marble pillars. The leaf and flower ornaments are kept in the Rococo style. The initials are worked into the centers of two symmetrically arranged circular elements.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Golden Gate at Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
- Images on scotlandsplaces.gov.uk
Coordinates: 56 ° 1 ′ 19.4 " N , 4 ° 59 ′ 23.5" W.