Building record MAB8872 - ORTON HOUSE DOVECOT
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Summary
Circular rubble dovecot with one continuous string course above the doorway at the East, built in the early-mid 18th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 15829
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3154 5328 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rothes |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Circular rubble dovecot with one continuous string course above the doorway at the East, built in the early-mid 18th century. The slate conical roof has a centre flight hole that is covered by a later square wooden cupola with flight holes and a spiked ball finial. The interior has the remains of wooden nesting boxes and a revolving ladder (potence) of nine arms, which pivots on a rubble stone plinth that is held in position by a cross beam. All the woodwork is done in pine.
Period Notes
Built in the early-mid 18th century. Listed designation given on 26/01/1971.
DOUGLAS, R, 1931, DOVECOTS OF MORAY, 45-7,ILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB365.
BEATON, E, 1978, DOOCOTS OF MORAY, 23, ILL (Bibliographic reference). SAB87.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ROTHES 7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 15829;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35SW5;
- NRHE Numlink: 16921;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35SW0004;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15829 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16921 (trove.scot link)
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2017 1:26PM
