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Dovecot, Phantassie

A Category A Listed Building in Dunbar and East Linton, East Lothian

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.9879 / 55°59'16"N

Longitude: -2.6478 / 2°38'52"W

OS Eastings: 359682

OS Northings: 677404

OS Grid: NT596774

Mapcode National: GBR 2X.VR35

Mapcode Global: WH8VY.9RDG

Plus Code: 9C7VX9Q2+5V

Entry Name: Dovecot, Phantassie

Listing Name: Phantassie Dovecot

Listing Date: 5 February 1971

Category: A

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 347863

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB14501

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200347863

Location: Prestonkirk

County: East Lothian

Electoral Ward: Dunbar and East Linton

Parish: Prestonkirk

Traditional County: East Lothian

Tagged with: Dovecote

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Description

18th century. Beehive dovecot, circumference 56ft,
narrowing to unusual ashlar coping enclosing slated
swept roof to S. Whinstone rubble, harled; 3 rat
courses. Entrance to N. 16 flight holes below eaves
course, 4 additional holes to small dormer in roof.
INTERIOR: 570 nests, potence.

Statement of Interest

Now the responsibility of The National Trust for

Scotland.

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