Houstoun House, Dovecot
Dovecot (17th Century)
Site Name Houstoun House, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (17th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Doo'cot; Houston
Canmore ID 49285
Site Number NT07SE 3
NGR NT 05315 71348
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/49285
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Uphall
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
NT07SE 10.00 05264 71334 Houston House
NT07SE 10.01 052 713 Garden; Sundial; Walled Garden
NT07SE 10.02 05236 71368 Stables; Coach house
NT07SE 3.00 05315 71348 Dovecot
(NT 0532 7135) Dovecot (NR)
OS 6" map (1970)
This rectangular dovecot, measuring 20' x 11 3/4' is probably contemporary with the later 17th century additions made to Houston House (NT07SE 10). The upper part has been rebuilt. It is rubble-walled, partly harled, on a plinth of boulders. There are two chambers, containing 225 and 193 nest-holes. It is described as roofless in 1964.
RCAHMS 1929, visited 1926; SDD List 1964
The dovecot is as described.
Visited by OS (DWR) 5 March 1974
Small, oblong doocot. Rubble, partly harled and on plinth of boulders. Landing-ledge, interior: 2 chambers, 225 and 193 nest-holes. (Historic Scotland)
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Field Visit (10 September 1926)
DOVECOT. A rectangular dovecot, measuring 20 by 11 ¾ feet, which is probably contemporary with the later 17th-century additions, stands 100 yards NE of the house. The entrance faces south. The upper part has been rebuilt.
RCAHMS 1929, visited 10 September 1926