Building record MAB16483 - HADDO
Please read our guidance about the use of Aberdeenshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Dovecot probably built in the early 18th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 9638
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6206 4617 (27m by 27m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ64NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Inverkeithny |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dovecot probably built in the early 18th century. It is of cylinderical shape with two continuous rat ledges, the higher above a reset 17th century armonial panel with a thistle over a crown with a lion rampant with a sword in its paws and the date 1694. There are semi-circular flight hole above with additional flight holes above and facing west. It has a bell-cast slate roof. The wooden nesting boxes are mostly destroyed but the potence remains. To the north of the dovecot is an early 19th century walled garden which is roughly oval in shape (NJ64NW0085), and the dovecot set into the south wall.
Period Notes
Panel dated 1694.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 183 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, INVERKEITHNY 4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9638;
- NMR Card Number: NJ64NW64;
- NRHE Numlink: 18333;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ64NW0008;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9638 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18333 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 8 2024 3:10PM
