Description

Earlier to mid 18th century. Circular-plan dovecot with conical roof surmounted by conical-capped, boarded timber drum. Harled red rubble sandstone (exposed in part); overhanging timber bracketed eaves. Boarded timber door centred in N elevation; upper drum with arched pigeon openings above projecting timber ledges. Grey slate fishscale roofs; ball-finialled upper cap surmounted by iron weather vane.

INTERIOR: not seen 1997.

Statement of Interest

A good example of a circular-plan dovecot, thought to date from the same period as the nearby Longformacus House (see separate list entry). According to Roberston, the dovecot is 4'7" high, 2'10?" wide, with a circumference of 56?' and a wall thickness of 26". Inside, he noted 490 wooden nests. The walled garden and gate lodge ('The Lodge') are both contained within the estate and are listed separately.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17571511

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