Description

Probably 16th century. Random rubble beehive dovecot
constructed in 3 diminishing tiers each tier capped with a
rat course, with shallow rubble domed roof pierced by central
apex flight hole. Doorway in S face with simple ashlar jambs
under relieving arch. 2 small flight holes above 2nd rat
course.
INTERIOR: approximately 700 small closely fitted stone
nesting boxes line interior from floor to apex flight
hole in diminishing rows.

Statement of Interest

Commanding site near cliff edge above Findlater Castle and

Sunnyside Bay. Built to serve medieval Findlater Castle,

the ruins of which are on the promontory below.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56448292

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Recommended Books

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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)