Building record MAB22569 - GIGHT
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Summary
Remains of a dovecot associated with Gight Castle, of 17th-early 18th century date.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 8229
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8241 3932 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ83NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fyvie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a dovecot associated with Gight Castle, of 17th-early 18th century date. It was rectangular, rubble built with red sandstone used for the nesting boxes and for a small rectangular window surviving in the northeast wall. It has a stepped rat-course.
GREIG, M, 1999, DES : AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE, 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB706.
DOVECOT
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 8229;
- NMR Card Number: NJ83NW4;
- NRHE Numlink: 144385;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ83NW0034;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM8229 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/144385 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB706 Bibliographic reference: GREIG, M. 1999. DES : AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE. 6.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 16 2020 3:47PM
