Building record MAB13521 - LESSENDRUM DOVECOT
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Summary
Circular dovecot, with outer circumference of 15.5m.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 2939
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5831 4148 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Drumblade |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Circular dovecot, with outer circumference of 15.5m. Split boulder rubble construction with pinnings. It has 2 rat courses, the entrance in S side has small window over it, and a larger window is situated above. Also features a conical slated roof, ruinous at apex. There are no traces of nesting boxes, suggesting they were wooden. The appearance and description suggest it is 16th Century in date, but SDD lists suggest date as probably 18th or early 19th Century.
Period Notes
Possibly 16th century. Listed 16/04/1971.
Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 12/01/10 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, DRUMBLADE 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2939;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54SE7;
- NRHE Numlink: 17869;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54SE0008;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2939 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17869 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2017 4:07PM
