Description

Earlier 19th century. Octagonal, 2-stage garden building on
falling ground, probsably a toolshed with dovecot above.
Rubble, with ashlar dressings. Door with keystoned octagonal
oculus above in upper stage. Opening on opposite face at
rear, to upper stage, at raised ground level. Square
flight-hole (?) openings under eaves, 2 to each face. 4
small-panes to oculus. Grey slates to polygonal roof.

Statement of Interest

Sited in garden of Overton House (not included in current

listings), the octagonal building probably served the purpose

suggested as there is not sufficient fenestration for it to

have served as a summer-house. The interior (not seen 1989)

must be viewed to establish whether the structure ever served

as a dovecot.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17805562

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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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)