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Dovecot, Dunbeath Castle

A Category B Listed Building in Latheron, Highland

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Coordinates

Latitude: 58.2415 / 58°14'29"N

Longitude: -3.4443 / 3°26'39"W

OS Eastings: 315303

OS Northings: 928991

OS Grid: ND153289

Mapcode National: GBR K6VY.BYK

Mapcode Global: WH6FG.233V

Plus Code: 9CCR6HR4+H7

Entry Name: Dovecot, Dunbeath Castle

Listing Name: Dunbeath Castle Dovecote

Listing Date: 13 April 1971

Category: B

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 339949

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB7939

Building Class: Cultural

Also known as: Dunbeath Castle, Dovecot

ID on this website: 200339949

Location: Latheron

County: Highland

Electoral Ward: Wick and East Caithness

Parish: Latheron

Traditional County: Caithness

Tagged with: Dovecote

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Description

Mid 18th century, plain south facing rubble "lectern"
dovecot with centre entrance and 2 square flightholes above,
with alighting ledges. Simple square rubble finials terminate
each end of rear north wall, which is pierced by small square
vent. Caithness flag roof.

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