Building record MAB14331 - SEAFIELD FARM DOVECOT, CULLEN
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Summary
Tall, thin dovecot constructed in the late-18th or early-19th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 23733
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5157 6677 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Cullen |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Tall, thin dovecot constructed in the late-18th or early-19th century. It is constructed from harl pointed rubble, with tooled rubble dressings and some brick. Pigeon accommodation is located in the upper floor of the building, with a garden store below that was originally a privy. The lower half of the building is incorporated into the garden wall. There are four sets of brick pigeon entrances with heavy alighting ledges and about 50 brick nesting boxes. It has a slate roof.
Period Notes
Built in the late-18th century or early-19th century. Listed designation given on 14/10/1976.
BEATON, E, 1978, DOOCOTS OF MORAY, 20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB87.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, CULLEN BURGH 24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 23733;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NW98;
- NRHE Numlink: 192903;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NW0021;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB23733 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/192903 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
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Record last edited
Aug 14 2017 6:17PM
