Couldn't access picture it wanted me to log in. I have certainly seen
19th century stables with central tower in Uk
paul
On 12/02/2011 07:09, Ian Evans wrote:
> Dear HistArchers,
>
> The owners of a grand stables building in the Midlands of Tasmania are
> seeking to complete the unfinished tower of this 1851 stone building.
> Unfortunately, no plans are known to exist.
> The architect, Francis Butler, was English and circumstantial evidence
> suggests he either brought the plans with him or copied the design from an
> existing building or pattern book.
> If anyone can suggest a possible source for the building it will be good
> news indeed for everyone involved in the conservation of a building of
> regional significance in Tasmania. It occurred to me that members of this
> list may have come across a similar building in the UK or perhaps elsewhere
> and that this may provide an indication of the design of the top of the
> tower.
> An image of the stables can be seen at
> https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Shene%20-%20Tasmania/D3A6309.jpg?w=cdba82f5
>
> Ian Evans
>