Drumfin, Dovecot
Dovecot (18th Century)
Site Name Drumfin, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (18th Century)
Canmore ID 49439
Site Number NT08NW 19
NGR NT 03405 86761
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/49439
- Council Fife
- Parish Torryburn
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Dunfermline
- Former County Fife
NT08NW 19 03405 86761
Probably dates from the end of the 18th century. It is circular on plan with an external diameter of 16ft, and on the walls are one string-course and a moulded eaves-course. There is an entrance for the birds above the doorway, and a second in the roof, which has been re-slated. The nests have been of wood. The potence is complete.
RCAHMS 1933, visited November 1929.
Field Visit (7 November 1929)
Dovecot, Drumfin.
This dovecot probably dates from the end of the 18th century. It is circular on plan with an external diameter of 16 feet, and on the walls are one string-course and a moulded eaves-course. There is an entrance for the birds above the doorway, and a second in the roof, which has been re-slated. The nests have been of wood. The potence is complete.
RCAHMS 1933, visited 7 November 1929.
