Description

18th century. Double chamber, rectangular plan lectern dovecot. Random rubble (evidence of harl to sides) with droved and plain quoins, stepped rat course/alighting ledge. 2 small doorways to S. Lined with stone nesting boxes.

Statement of Interest

Now roofless but nesting boxes in good condition.

Pyeston originally belonged to the Lindsay family, passing to Balfours of Balbirnie; the nearby farmhouse has a marriage lintel dated 1768 with the initials J(?)WMW.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17810588

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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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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  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)