Building record MAB20138 - DELGATIE CASTLE DOVECOT
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Summary
Dovecot, of circular type with three sharply diminishing stages with batter.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16422
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7547 5065 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ75SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Turriff |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Dovecot, of circular type with three sharply diminishing stages with batter. Rubble-built, entrance with chamfer and relieving arch widened at lower courses. There are 708 stone nesting boxes within. It is similar to dovecots at Auchry and Huntly, but appears to be considerably older. Rubble construction now concealed behind harling.
Period Notes
Built in the 16thC.
Jul 12 2010 , AAS-10-3 DG1880-1, AAS-10-3 DG1880-1 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20621.
Jun 23 1982 , AAS/82/05/CNJ20, AAS/82/05/CNJ20 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14420.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, TURRIFF 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16422;
- NMR Card Number: NJ75SE4;
- NRHE Numlink: 80740;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ75SE0011;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16422 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/80740 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 8 2020 2:30PM
