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Elcho Castle, Dovecot
Dovecot (16th Century)
Site Name Elcho Castle, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (16th Century)
Canmore ID 28198
Site Number NO12SE 11.01
NGR NO 16327 20918
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/28198
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Rhynd
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO12SE 11.01 16327 20918
There is a fine 16th century beehive-shaped dovecot beside Elcho Castle (NO12SE 11.00).
A N Robertson 1959.
NO 1632 2091. The dovecot is 5.0m in diameter, in good condition with an apparently modern roof.
Visited by OS (R D L) 11 June 1964.
This fine beehive-shaped dovecote has recently been completely renovated and is in an excellent state of repair. It is owned by Captain Moncrieffe, Elcho Farm, but is open to the public.
Visited by RCAHMS (JRS), 10 December 1996.
