Description

Early 18th century. Double chambered, 2-stage lectern dovecot converted to residential, circa 1975. Rubble sandstone with squared dressings; rat course, cill course to 2 pointed arch flight openings to S and to later square-headed insertions. Crowstepped skews. 2 doors to S (boarded doors). Various square windows to E, W and N elevations and further door to N. Grey slate roof with lead course mid pitch with row of flight-holes.

Statement of Interest

Similarly large lectern dovecots can be found nearby at Addistoun and Ratho Park, Ratho, and at Pencaitland, Pilmuir, and Biel in East Lothian. The Newliston dovecot was described by Niven Robertson as "the most commodious dovecot in Scotland". It contained 2,663 nesting boxes. For further information on the estate see listing for Newliston House. A group with Newliston House, Coach House and Stables, Bastion and Retaining Walls, Lawn Park Cottage and S Lodge, Walled Garden and Sundial.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17811676

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Recommended Books

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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Central Leinster: Kildare, Laois and Offaly (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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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)