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Strathleven House, Dovecot

Dovecot (18th Century)

Site Name Strathleven House, Dovecot

Classification Dovecot (18th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Doocot; Vale Of Leven Industrial Estate

Canmore ID 149864

Site Number NS37NE 36.01

NGR NS 39685 78170

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/149864

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Administrative Areas

  • Council West Dunbartonshire
  • Parish Dumbarton
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Dumbarton
  • Former County Dunbartonshire

Archaeology Notes

Site Management (21 October 2008)

2 storeys; pedimented; plastered walls with pink stone dressing; ground floor is vaulted; South facade has pilastered doorway and alcove niche above. (Historic Scotland)

Former doocot to Strathleven House - noted as one of Scotland's earliest and most important classical country houses (J Gifford & FA Walker)

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