Monument record MHG16077 - Dovecote, Uiginish Lodge

Summary

Only known free-standing dovecot in Skye.

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Grid reference Centred NG 2423 4825 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG24NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DUIRINISH

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Earlier/mid 19th century; tall, thin square dovecot tower forming centre core for later square rubble building (probably hen house) built around it, and above which the dovecot with panel of south east facing flight holes protrudes. 76 wooden boxes to dovecot; hen house heated, small chimney to rear; door and window south side. Pyramidal slate roofs.

Only known free-standing dovecot in Skye. <1>

Site visit in September 2010 found the doocot in derelict condition. Placed on the Buildings at Risk register. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Dataset: Historic Scotland. Information Supplementary to the Statutory List (This information has no legal significance). Digital. HB Number 479.
  • <2> Interactive Resource/Online Database: Scottish Civic Trust. 2010. Buildings at Risk: Register for Scotland. 2888.

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Record last edited

Dec 3 2010 9:43AM

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