Building record MAB14074 - DURN HOUSE DOVECOT
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Summary
Dovecot probably built in the 17th century to the north-east of the current Durn House (NJ56NE0022).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 10591
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5886 6512 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dovecot probably built in the 17th century to the north-east of the current Durn House (NJ56NE0022). Tall rectangular rubble dovecot now coated with modern harl covering boulder footings. Single heavy rat ledge. The doorway has ashlar margins in centre of south front. There is a smaller shuttered pigeon entrances above. Single round vent in each gable. Crow-stepped, slate roof. There are 500 stone nesting boxes line interior.
Period Notes
17thC, went along with Old Durn House.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FORDYCE 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 10591;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NE48;
- NRHE Numlink: 173409;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NE0033;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB10591 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/173409 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. FORDYCE 6.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Aug 20 2024 4:58PM
