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Luffness House, Water Tower

Dovecot (Period Unknown)(Possible), Water Tower (19th Century), Well (19th Century)

Site Name Luffness House, Water Tower

Classification Dovecot (Period Unknown)(Possible), Water Tower (19th Century), Well (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Dovecot

Canmore ID 55074

Site Number NT48SE 49

NGR NT 47255 80101

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/55074

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  • Council East Lothian
  • Parish Aberlady
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District East Lothian
  • Former County East Lothian

Archaeology Notes

NT48SE 49 47255 80101.

A tall dovecot 7ft 10ins square stands in the field S of Luffness House.

A N Robertson 1952

This building shows no evidence of ever having been a dovecot. According to Mrs Hope of Luffness House, it is a well from which water was pumped up to Luffness House, and is of modern construction.

Visited by OS 21 November 1962.

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