Building record MAB26689 - ORROCK
Please read our guidance about the use of Aberdeenshire Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Dovecot dating from circa 1782 and contemporary with Orrock House to the north-east (NJ91NE0010).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 2780
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9597 1933 (39m by 39m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ91NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Belhelvie |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dovecot dating from circa 1782 and contemporary with Orrock House to the north-east (NJ91NE0010). It is circular, rubble built with a rat course, cherry cocking and ogee-arched doorway. There are some brick nesting boxes.
Period Notes
c1782.
Author unknown, , SCOTTISH NOTES AND QUERIES, No1(1908) 134 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1839.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, BELHELVIE 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2780;
- NMR Card Number: NJ91NE12;
- NRHE Numlink: 149838;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ91NE0013;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2780 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/149838 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 13 2020 4:04PM
