Archaeology Notes

Event ID 703208

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NS44SW 35.04 41381 40664

NS 4138 4066) Dovecot (NR)

OS 6" map (1968)

This dovecot is dated 1636 on its door lintel (not 1630 as stated by McNaught). It is rectangular on plan, with a centre ridge roof and crowstepped gables.

SDD List 1963; D McNaught 1912

This dovecot, now in use as a store, is as described. It is in a fair state of preservation.

Visited by OS (JLD) 22 June 1956

As described, and in reasonable repair. Nesting boxes still cover three of the interior walls.

Visited by OS (JRL) 24 August 1982