Description

17th century. Lectern dovecot, rectangular plan, circa 21'x27'. Rubble sandstone, formerly harled; 2 rat courses, one at eaves level. Sited

on rising ground. Doorway to S at centre; 2 semi-circular flight-holes and blank panel (formerly inscribed or a former sundial?) under

eaves. Rear wall coped in ashlar; raised crowstepped skews to side elevations. Purple slate roof with row of flight-holes at

mid-point. Square nesting boxes in interior for 1136 pigeons.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17567397

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Recommended Books

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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990: Updated version
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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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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  Old House Care and Repair