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Mains Of Edzell, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century)
Site Name Mains Of Edzell, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Edzell Castle; Edzell Mains
Canmore ID 34997
Site Number NO56NE 8.01
NGR NO 58868 69079
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/34997
- Council Angus
- Parish Edzell
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO56NE 8.01 58868 69079.
A very fine square dovecot, dating from the early 17th century.
W D Simpson 1952.
This crowsteped dovecot is adjoined by a modern building on the north.
Surveyed at 1:2500 scale.
Visited by OS 14 July 1958 and 24 August 1971.
Square plan, rubble-built and white-washed with turrets (roofs now swept) at diagonally opposite angles. Doorway with panel above on W. face, moulding runs right round. Ruins of later N. compartment, built at angle to original. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
