Document record MAB49859 - WATERSIDE COTTAGES
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Summary
Site of Dovecot.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0153 5788 (78m by 64m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ05NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rafford |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of Dovecot. The dovecot was beehive shaped with two flight ledges. It was destroyed during construction of the airfield during World War II. Adjacent to the dovecot were two rectangular buildings that are depicted on the 1846 1st edition OS map. They too were destroyed during the airfield construction.
Period Notes
Dated 1792, destroyed 1938.
DOUGLAS, R, 1931, DOVECOTS OF MORAY, 20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB365.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ05NW30;
- NRHE Numlink: 15808;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ05NW0062;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/15808 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB365 Bibliographic reference: DOUGLAS, R. 1931. DOVECOTS OF MORAY. 20.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 11 2010 12:00AM
