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Auchterhouse Mansion, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century)
Site Name Auchterhouse Mansion, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Auchterhouse Mansion House Hotel
Canmore ID 31895
Site Number NO33NW 1.03
NGR NO 33213 37345
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/31895
- Council Angus
- Parish Auchterhouse
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District City Of Dundee
- Former County Angus
NO33NW 1.03 33213 37345
(NO 3321 3734) Dovecot (NR)
OS 6" map, (1970)
The conical dovecot at Auchterhouse still remains;it is mentioned c. 1682.
A Jervise 1861.
This dovecot is rectangular, measuring 8.0m x 4.5m. It is well-preserved, and is roofed with the single-sloping pitch which is typical of Scottish 17th - 18th century dovecots.
Visited by OS (J L D) 5 May 1958.
