Lower Cascade, Castle Semple Park

Earlier to mid 18th century with mid 19th century ice house. Various architectural components of the designed landscape of the former Castle Semple Estate situated close together, including cascades and cave.

CASCADES: earlier 18th century. Series of 3 cascades running from W to E. Stugged ashlar. Partly ruinous (2011).

Upper terrace cascade: (NS 37375 60122). Beam bridge with steep, recessed, stepped central section to E with central spout.

Middle cascade: (NS 37521 60149). Beam bridge with segmental-arch to E with lower, recessed wall beneath. Bull-faced abutments.

Lower cascade (NS 37611 60168). Partly ruinous. Squared stone and rubble. Wide beam bridge with small square opening to E. Semi-circular culvert wall to far E.

CAVE: (NS 37403 60111). Possibly 18th century (see Notes). Artificial hollowed-out cave, set into rock close to upper cascade. Battered opening, vermiculated rustication to arch stones.

ICE HOUSE: (NS 37428 66011). Probably mid 19th century. Ice house set into hill slope. Random rubble. Battered wall to N with central, narrow, round-arched entrance. Rubble and brick interior. Stone paved floor with deep brick-lined cavern to right.