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Arbour with shrubs, York Gate Garden

Arbour with trees in background
The Arbour lies between the Old Orchard and Pinetum, and was constructed from 2 wooden roof trusses which Robin obtained from a fire-damaged chapel in Armley. A local joiner mounted them on 4 pillars

Arbour in Frost, York Gate Garden

Arbour in Snow. York Gate Garden

Close up of Arbour with Summer planting in front, York Gate Garden

Arbour Seat linking the pillars and floor paving.
The paving was laid by Robin, and consists of granite setts, surrounded by roof slates (reclaimed from the house when it was re-roofed), laid edge on.

Left side view of Arbour from the Orchard

Close up view of Arbour from Orchard, York Gate Garden

Arbour in Spring from the Orchard

Pinetum looking towards Arbour