Glassaugh, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century)
Site Name Glassaugh, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Glassaugh Policies
Canmore ID 110634
Site Number NJ56SE 15.03
NGR NJ 55902 64787
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/110634
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Fordyce
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Banff And Buchan
- Former County Banffshire
16th century pepper pot dovecot of four banded areas, surviving boxes in the interior.
RCAHMS (2012).
Small beehive dovecot constructed in usual 4 stages. Harl pointed random rubble, tooled rubble dressings. Doorway in E side of dovecot; apex pigeon entrances; each course defined by stone slate rat course. INTERIOR: original stone nesting boxes fronted by series of late 18th century brick boxes (184 boxes) thus reducing the interior radius and space.
A dovecot is mentioned in Sasine dated 1643. (Information by courtesy Mrs Mary Mackie, Edinburgh who has researched the history of the Glassaugh estate (Historic Scotland)
Photographic Survey (26 June 2012)
Photographed for the Listed Buildings Area Survey.
RCAHMS (2012).
