Kilmaurs, Tour, Dovecot
Dovecot (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Kilmaurs, Tour, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 42970
Site Number NS44SW 35.04
NGR NS 41381 40664
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/42970
- Council East Ayrshire
- Parish Kilmaurs (Kilmarnock And Loudoun)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kilmarnock And Loudoun
- Former County Ayrshire
NS44SW 35.04 41381 40664
NS 4138 4066) Dovecot (NR)
OS 6" map (1968)
This dovecot is dated 1636 on its door lintel (not 1630 as stated by McNaught). It is rectangular on plan, with a centre ridge roof and crowstepped gables.
SDD List 1963; D McNaught 1912
This dovecot, now in use as a store, is as described. It is in a fair state of preservation.
Visited by OS (JLD) 22 June 1956
As described, and in reasonable repair. Nesting boxes still cover three of the interior walls.
Visited by OS (JRL) 24 August 1982
Photographic Survey (6 November 1963)
Photographic survey of Tour House and estate, Ayrshire, by the Scottish National Buildings Record in November 1963.
