Description

Earlier 18th century. 2-stage, single chamber, lectern dovecot; rectangular-plan. Rubble with harl-pointing; ashlar margins and dressings. Stepped rat-course.

SE (MAIN) ELEVATION: door at centre ground; string course dividing upper stage, small blocked window at centre. 7 flight-holes midway along roof.

NE AND SW ELEVATIONS: blank gable with stepped rat course.

Grey slate roof; slope staggered with line of wooden flight-holes. Ashlar coping to the skews; ashlar coping to ridge.

INTERIOR: 2-storey; 274 nesting boxes.

Statement of Interest

The dovecot was the dovecot to Ravelrig Mansion which was completely altered and extended in 1926 by Richerdson & McKay. The present house, a Chesire Home, is of earlier 20th Century appearance but there may be elements of the original mansion incorporated into the later design. The 18th Century dovecot is similar to dovecots at Addistoun, Newhails (converted), Pilmuir, Pentcaitland and Biel Rarelrig gates.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17570311

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Huddersfield in 50 Buildings
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair