Carriston, Dovecot
Dovecot (18th Century)
Site Name Carriston, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Doocot
Canmore ID 31382
Site Number NO30SW 33.01
NGR NO 32465 04014
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Fife
- Parish Markinch
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Kirkcaldy
- Former County Fife
NO30SW 33.01 32465 04014
(NO 3246 0401) Dovecot (NAT)
OS 6" map (1912)
This dovecot is in a rather dilapidated condition. The building appears to date back to the 17th century (Mrs Gordon, Clarriston).
Visited by OS (RDL) 18 October 1962.
Double chamber, rectangular plan (with shallow concave N elevation) crowstepped lectern dovecot. Random rubble with sandstone quoins, stepped rat course/alighting ledge, beak skewputt and half moon finial to NW corner. Door at centre S. (Historic Scotland)
