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Nydie Mains, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century)
Site Name Nydie Mains, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century)
Canmore ID 32906
Site Number NO41NW 13
NGR NO 4380 1743
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/32906
- Council Fife
- Parish St Andrews And St Leonards
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO41NW 13 4380 1743.
(NO 4380 1743) Dovecot (NAT)
OS 6" map (1920)
"Dovecot, Nydie Mains,On the farm stands a rectangular dovecot measuring 14ft 2 inches by 26ft 4 inches containing two chambers. It dates from the late 17th century, but has been largely rebuilt. The entrances are placed in the flanks, the western doorway having a back-set margin. The masonry is of harled rubble.
RCAHMS 1933
This is a typical 17th century dovecot of rectangular form, sloping slated roof and crow-stepped gables. It is falling into a state of disrepair. No datestones were seen on the structure.
Visited by OS (JLD) 18 October 1956
Generally as described and illustrated by the above authorities.
Visited by OS (RDL) 1 June 1964
Field Visit (9 May 1928)
Dovecot, Nydie Mains.
On the farm stand a a rectangular dovecot measuring 14 feet 2 inches by 26 feet 4 inches, containing two chambers (Fig. 56). It dates from the late 17th century, but has been largely rebuilt. The entrances are placed in the flanks, the western doorway having a back-set margin. The masonry is of rubble, which has been harled.
RCAHMS 1933, visited 9 May 1928.
