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Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century)
Site Name Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Dishan Tower; Balfour Castle Policies
Canmore ID 133209
Site Number HY41NE 17.05
NGR HY 47857 16197
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/133209
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Shapinsay
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
HY41NE 17.05 47857 16197
Circular doocot on rock at shore. Flagstone. Crenellated corbelled parapet with corbie-stepped cap-house.
Unusual doocot on unusual site. Used as 'douche-house' in 19th cent. (Historic Scotland)
