Building record MAB17245 - MONTCOFFER
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Summary
A 2-stage, cylindrical dovecot in Gothic style built circa 1790, currently roofless (1990).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 2896
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6872 6126 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ66SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Alvah |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 2-stage, cylindrical dovecot in Gothic style built circa 1790, currently roofless (1990). Harled, with grey ashlar dressings and chamfered reveals. There is a tall, narrow, pointed arch doorway to the north with arrow slit opening above. Pointed arch panel with tiered flight-holes to second stage. Three stone ledges, nine flight holes. An arrow slit opening with window above is repeated twice around dovecot. There is a cruciform apex to the arrow slit to the south. Brick and stone nests lining interior.
Period Notes
Circa 1790
ROBERTSON, A. N., 1961, OLD DOVECOTS OF SCOTLAND, MS 374B (Bibliographic reference). SAB1503.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ALVAH 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2896;
- NMR Card Number: NJ66SE11;
- NRHE Numlink: 18442;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ66SE0010;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2896 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18442 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 26 2026 12:33PM
