Dovecot, Balbegno Castle is a Grade A listed building in the Aberdeenshire local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 18 August 1972.

Dovecot, Balbegno Castle

WRENN ID
forbidden-foundation-fern
Grade
A
Local Planning Authority
Aberdeenshire
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
18 August 1972
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

This is a 17th-century dovecot located within the grounds of Balbegno Castle. The structure is rectangular, measuring 18 feet 9 inches by 16 feet 4 inches, and is built of red rubble stone. A distinct rat-course is visible. The pitched roof is stone slated and features crowsteps. The dovecot has an entrance in its west gable. The original pigeon boxes have been removed.

The building is given Category A group value in recognition of its significance as part of the surrounding historic landscape and its relationship to other structures at Balbegno Castle (items 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 on the list). Further information can be found in Niven Robertson's "Old Dovecotes," page 343.

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