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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 688465
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/688465
NO41NW 13 4380 1743.
(NO 4380 1743) Dovecot (NAT)
OS 6" map (1920)
"Dovecot, Nydie Mains,On the farm stands a rectangular dovecot measuring 14ft 2 inches by 26ft 4 inches containing two chambers. It dates from the late 17th century, but has been largely rebuilt. The entrances are placed in the flanks, the western doorway having a back-set margin. The masonry is of harled rubble.
RCAHMS 1933
This is a typical 17th century dovecot of rectangular form, sloping slated roof and crow-stepped gables. It is falling into a state of disrepair. No datestones were seen on the structure.
Visited by OS (JLD) 18 October 1956
Generally as described and illustrated by the above authorities.
Visited by OS (RDL) 1 June 1964
