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Pyeston, Doocot
Dovecot (18th Century)
Site Name Pyeston, Doocot
Classification Dovecot (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Balbirnie Estate; Pyeston Farm, Doocot
Canmore ID 31388
Site Number NO30SW 3.01
NGR NO 31607 04366
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/31388
- Council Fife
- Parish Markinch
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Kirkcaldy
- Former County Fife
NO30SW 3.01 31607 04366.
(NO 3160 0436) Dovecot (NAT)
OS 6" map (1938)
This dovecot is a rectangular stone building with stone nesting boxes. The roof has largely fallen in, but otherwise the structure is sound.
It is unlikely to date from earlier than the late 18th century.
Visited by OS (RDL) 18 October 1962
See also NO30SW 3.00 Pyeston Farm
Double chamber rectangular plan lectern dovecot. Random rubble with droved and plan quoins, stepped rat course/ alighting ledge. Two small doorways. Interior lined with stone nesting boxes.
Pyeston originally belonged to the Lindsay family, passing to Balfours of Balbirnie; the nearby farmhouse has a marriage lintel dated 1768 with the initials J(')WMW (Historic Scotland)
