Building record MAB5143 - PITTENDRIECH
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Summary
A rectangular dovecot, probably from the 16th century, stands to the South of Easter Pittendreich farm (NJ16SE0053).
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 8439
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1956 6125 (15m by 14m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A rectangular dovecot, probably from the 16th century, stands to the South of Easter Pittendreich farm (NJ16SE0053). It has skew gables with two glovers on the ridge and is built of rubble stone and mud mortar with harling. There are two rat ledges and apex stone ball finials. One finial is now missing, and another has the finial base remaining only. There is a low centre door in the South elevation that is double checked, allowing for external and internal opening doors, with a blocked vent above. There is a double pitched roof constructed of large flagstones supported by two stone arches with stone purlins. There are 2 low ridge openings for bird access. The roof construction is highly unusual. There is one similar example at the nearby New Spynie dovecot (NJ16SE0006), and no other examples are known. The flat skews may be a later replacement. Inside there are over 800 stone nesting boxes and wooden tie beams which are not original but restored. It was restored in 1920, 1927 and 1977.
Period Notes
It was probably built in the 16th century, and has been restored in 1920, 1927 and 1977. It was designated on 16/01/1971, and had its status changed from a B listing to an A listing on 09/11/1987.
DOUGLAS, R, 1931, DOVECOTS OF MORAY, 40-41, ILL. (Bibliographic reference). SAB365.
ROBERTSON, A. N., 1961, OLD DOVECOTS OF SCOTLAND, 380 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1503.
BEATON, E, 1978, DOOCOTS OF MORAY, 3,24 (Bibliographic reference). SAB87.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ELGIN 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 8439;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16SE2;
- NRHE Numlink: 16223;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SE0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8439 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16223 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1503 Bibliographic reference: ROBERTSON, A. N.. 1961. OLD DOVECOTS OF SCOTLAND. 380.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. ELGIN 6.
- --- SAB365 Bibliographic reference: DOUGLAS, R. 1931. DOVECOTS OF MORAY. 40-41, ILL..
- --- SAB87 Bibliographic reference: BEATON, E. 1978. DOOCOTS OF MORAY. 3,24.
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 12:35PM
