Building record MAB14335 - FINDLATER DOVECOT
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Summary
Dovecot constructed in three diminishing tiers, each tier capped with a rat course, which probably dates to the 16th Century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 6759
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5399 6674 (12m by 13m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ56NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Dovecot constructed in three diminishing tiers, each tier capped with a rat course, which probably dates to the 16th Century. Constructed in random rubble, rendered, in a beehive-shape. Shallow domed roof pierced by central apex flight hole. Doorway in south face with simple ashlar jambs under relieving arch. Two small flight holes above 2nd rat course. Exterior circumference 19 m at base. Interior contains approximately 700 small, closely fitting stone nesting boxes, circa 15 cm by 15 cm, 36 cm deep, from floor to apex flight hole in diminishing layers. Loose central pivot stone for potence, a re-used stone with moulding on two sides, 43 cm by 63 cm by 15 cm thick. Restored by Banff and Buchan District Council in the 1990s.
Period Notes
Listed 22/02/1972. Restored 1992.
ROBERTSON, A. N., 1961, OLD DOVECOTS OF SCOTLAND, 545, ILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB1503.
Jan 1 1976 , AAS/GR/76/CT65, AAS/GR/76/CT65 (Ground Photograph). SAB32433.
Mar 27 2016 , AAS-GR-16-03-188 - 202, AAS-GR-16-03-188 - 202 (Ground Photograph). SAB35412.
May 19 1992 , LA, LA (Ground Photograph). SAB33476.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FORDYCE 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Oct 5 2000 , AAS/00/14/CT52-3, AAS/00/14/CT52-3 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB17490.
Oct 5 2000 , AAS/00/14/G35/4-6, AAS/00/14/G35/4-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB17489.
Sep 5 1982 , CX 10-12, CX 10-12 (Ground Photograph). SAB13716.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0210;
- HES Listed Building Number: 6759;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ56NW42;
- NRHE Numlink: 17957;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ56NW0038;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB6759 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17957 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (8)
- --- SAB13716 Ground Photograph: Sep 5 1982 . CX 10-12. Black & White. CX 10-12.
- --- SAB1503 Bibliographic reference: ROBERTSON, A. N.. 1961. OLD DOVECOTS OF SCOTLAND. 545, ILL.
- --- SAB17489 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 5 2000 . AAS/00/14/G35/4-6. Black & White. AAS/00/14/G35/4-6.
- --- SAB17490 Air-oblique Photograph: Oct 5 2000 . AAS/00/14/CT52-3. Colour Transparency. AAS/00/14/CT52-3.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. FORDYCE 9.
- --- SAB32433 Ground Photograph: Jan 1 1976 . AAS/GR/76/CT65. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/76/CT65.
- --- SAB33476 Ground Photograph: May 19 1992 . LA. Black & White. LA.
- --- SAB35412 Ground Photograph: Mar 27 2016 . AAS-GR-16-03-188 - 202. Digital. AAS-GR-16-03-188 - 202.
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Record last edited
Nov 14 2024 4:24PM
