Description

Early 19th century. Tall square dovecote; tooled red sandstone rubble with similar ashlar dressings. Doorway in S elevation; above entrance a group of six round-headed flight-holes pierced in single sandstone block served by alighting ledge encircling dovecote. Double pitch slated roof with timber boarded gables N and S and stone ridge.

INTERIOR: regularly lined with 248 stone nesting boxes commencing approximately 60cm (2') above ground floor. Evidence of later inserted ceiling.

Statement of Interest

Dovecote appears contemporary with Home Farm Steading, but built slightly apart. Roof with timber gables not original but a later replacement; original roof probably pyramidal with central glover for bird entry. The six surviving flight holes are insufficient for birds occupying 248 nesting boxes.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56619993

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Suffolk: West: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (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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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)