Description

Early 18th century. Square-plan tall doocot. Roofless. Rubble sandstone with chamfered doorway to NW face; remains of blocked opening above slightly recessed upper stage; ashlar crowstepped gables to SW and NE faces; beaked skewputts; remains of decorative wrought-iron weather vane to SW gablehead; ledge across E angle.

INTERIOR: square stone nesting boxes lining all interior walls; timber beams with remains of timber floor at upper level.

Statement of Interest

Complete to wallhead. Likely to have been harl-pointed; 19th century replacement crowsteps to NE gable.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17827848

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