Building record MAB6613 - LEUCHARS HOUSE
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Summary
Dovecot, circa 90 metres North-East of Leuchars House (NJ26SE0038).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2595 6484 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Dovecot, circa 90 metres North-East of Leuchars House (NJ26SE0038). It probably dates to the late-16th century. A walkover survey carried out by Alba Archaeology (Highland) Ltd in 2007 as part of the Moray Flood Alleviation Scheme recorded that the dovecot is overgrown and barely visible.
Period Notes
1583.
ROBERTSON, A. N., 1961, OLD DOVECOTS OF SCOTLAND, 377 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1503.
ALBA ARCHAEOLOGY, 2007, MORAY FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME, MORAY COUNCIL, DOWNSTREAM ELGIN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT AND WALKOVER SURVEY (Bibliographic reference). SAB8473.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 16522;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SE0001;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16522 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 10 2024 2:11PM
