Description

Probably 17th century. Lectern dovecot. Circa 26' x 15'
in plan, 30' high at rear. Red sandstone rubble, with
natural harling grey slates. Rat course encircling
dovecot and to N at ridge. 2 doorways on S side, with
2 square flight-holes above; 2 sets of 10 flight-holes at
mid-point of S pitch. 1394 nesting boxes inside. Lean-to
rubble slightly later rear addition, serving as buttress to
N, with pantile roof and slate eaves easing course.

Statement of Interest

Sited to SW of Ruchlaw House (listed separately) and probably contemporary. A less exceptional example of the lectern

dovecots which stand out in East Lothian, such as at

Bowerhouse, Dunbar, at Spott and at Biel.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17793983

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings
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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)