Bogward Dovecot
Dovecot (16th Century)
Site Name Bogward Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (16th Century)
Canmore ID 32875
Site Number NO41NE 11
NGR NO 49182 15593
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Fife
- Parish St Andrews And St Leonards
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO41NE 11 4918 1559.
(NO 4918 1559) Dovecot, Bogward, St Andrews. "Beside the farm buildings stands a fine circular dovecot of the 16th century. It is built of harled rubble and has three string courses."
RCAHMS 1933
This dovecot is as described above. The roof has fallen in, but otherwise it is in good condition.
Visited by OS (JLD) 17 October 1956
This dovecot has now been gifted to the St Andrews Preservation Trust (90, South St, St Andrews). The walls have been re-pointed, the roof and door have been renewed. Otherwise it is as previously described.
Visited by OS (WDJ) 28 May 1964
Field Visit (9 May 1928)
Dovecot, Bogward.
Beside the farm buidings stands a fine circular dovecot of the 16th century (Fig. 57). It is built of harled rubble and has three string-courses.
RCAHMS 1933, visited 9 May 1928.
