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Whim House, Dovecot
Dovecot (18th Century)
Site Name Whim House, Dovecot
Classification Dovecot (18th Century)
Canmore ID 51673
Site Number NT25SW 10.05
NGR NT 21513 53447
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/51673
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Newlands
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
NT25SW 10.05 21513 53447
The stump of a dovecot stands about 200 yds SE of the stables. It is circular on plan, measures 21ft 6in in diameter over walls 2ft 6in in thickness, and now rises to a height of 13ft 8in. As well as being curtailed in height, the structure has been partially rebuilt, and some of the stone nesting-boxes have disappeared from the interior; the moulding now seen at the truncated wall-head may represent an original string-course. This is probably the dovecot for which designs were
being prepared by Lord Milton in 1738-40.
RCAHMS 1967, visited June 1963
This dovecot, is generally as decribed, is roofed with an entrance on its N side and stone nest boxes intact.
Visited by OS (RD), 6 February 1970
Sbc Note
Visibility: Upstanding building, which may not be intact.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
