Perth, Isla Road, Kincarrathie House, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century) (1694)
Site Name Perth, Isla Road, Kincarrathie House, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century) (1694)
Alternative Name(s) Doo'cot Park
Canmore ID 28268
Site Number NO12SW 113.01
NGR NO 12300 24760
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/28268
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Kinnoull
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO12SW 113.01 12300 24760
A rectangular lean-to dovecot, rubble-built with traces of harl. Inscribed 'WSB: IRS 1694' at skews.
SDD 1976.
Field Visit (20 June 1989)
On the NNE side of the grounds of Kincarrathie House (1853), there is a lectern dovecot which bears the date 1694 and the initials WSB/ISR on its skewputs. Measuring 7.17m from WNW to ESE by 4.10m transversely overall, its walls are of random rubble and were originally harled. The roof is slated and has plain wall-copes; there is a rat ledge and bird entry was facilitated by double ports in the front and ends. The interior has been gutted and the dovecot is now in use as a linesman's hut for the neighbouring cricket club. Visited by RCAHMS (IMS/PC), 20 June 1989.
