Building record MAB28455 - STRICHEN HOUSE DOVECOT
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Summary
Remains of a large circular dovecot dating from the 19th century which stands to the south of the stone circle at Strichen (NJ95SW0001) and to the North East of Strichen House (NJ95SW0040).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 16548
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9371 5443 (11m by 11m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ95SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Strichen |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a large circular dovecot dating from the 19th century which stands to the south of the stone circle at Strichen (NJ95SW0001) and to the North East of Strichen House (NJ95SW0040). It was built circa 1821 and is now roofless. It is built of squared granite rubble with pinnings and has a plain belt course half way up. There are triangular openings and a square-headed doorway. It is now gutted with only a stone potence remaining. It formerly had a lead dome and brick and stone nesting boxes.
Dec 16 2013 , AAS-GR-13-12-204, AAS-GR-13-12-204 (Ground Photograph). SAB35762.
Jun 19 1997 , AAS/97/08/CT25-27, AAS/97/08/CT25-27 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19714.
Mar 3 1994 , AAS/94/06/G15/21-25, AAS/94/06/G15/21-25 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB15062.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, STRICHEN 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 16548;
- NMR Card Number: NJ95SW22;
- NRHE Numlink: 20760;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ95SW0035;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB16548 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20760 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB15062 Air-oblique Photograph: Mar 3 1994 . AAS/94/06/G15/21-25. Black & White. AAS/94/06/G15/21-25.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. STRICHEN 6.
- --- SAB19714 Air-oblique Photograph: Jun 19 1997 . AAS/97/08/CT25-27. Colour Transparency. AAS/97/08/CT25-27.
- --- SAB35762 Ground Photograph: Dec 16 2013 . AAS-GR-13-12-204. Digital. AAS-GR-13-12-204.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Mar 15 2023 3:19PM
