Building record MHG1065 - Dovecot, Dunbeath Castle

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Grid reference Centred ND 1530 2899 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND12NE
Old County CAITHNESS
Civil Parish LATHERON
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Dovecot (NR) OS 1:10,000 map, (1973)

This early 18th century lean-to dovecot has a single entrance door and two openings for pigeons on the roof. Its roof is slated, and there are two simple square freestone turrets at the high point of the gable.
HBD No. 24

This dovecot, which is as described above, measures 5.3m by 4m. Though in good order, it is not in use.
Visited by OS (R L) 6 March 1968.

No change. Visited by OS (N K B) 21 march 1983.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Beaton, E. 1978. 'Notes on four Caithness doocots', Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 2 1978, p.121-4. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 121-4. 121.

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Aug 31 2009 4:07PM

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