Linnhous, Dovecot
Dovecot (18th Century)
Site Name Linnhous, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Doo'cot; Linhouse; Linnhouse
Canmore ID 49094
Site Number NT06SE 5
NGR NT 06110 63103
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/49094
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Mid Calder
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County Midlothian
NT06SE 5 0610 6310.
NT06SE 2 06234 62962 Linnhous
(NT 0610 6310) Dovecot (NAT)
OS 25" map (1964)
The dovecot at Linhouse, which was probably erected soon after the creation of the barony in 1709, is oblong on plan 20' x 11 1/4', rubble walled, with crow-stepped gables and a lean-to roof. There are 2 semi-circular openings, with landing ledges, over the doors. A string-course forms an additional ledge under 12 flight-holes. In the interior are 2 chambers, 768 nest-holes.
H B M'Call 1894; SDD List 1963; RCAHMS 1929, visited 1915
This dovecot is as described. It is not an outstanding example and now forms part of a farm building complex.
Visited by OS (JP) 6 March 1974
Photographic Survey (July 1961)
Photographic survey by the Scottish National Buildings Record in July 1961.
