Dovecot, Ravelrig House is a Grade A listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 26 October 1994. Dovecot. 2 related planning applications.

Dovecot, Ravelrig House

WRENN ID: secret-step-flax
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 26 October 1994
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Earlier 18th century. 2-stage, single chamber, lectern dovecot; rectangular-plan. Rubble with harl-pointing; ashlar margins and dressings. Stepped rat-course.

SE (MAIN) ELEVATION: door at centre ground; string course dividing upper stage, small blocked window at centre. 7 flight-holes midway along roof.

NE AND SW ELEVATIONS: blank gable with stepped rat course.

Grey slate roof; slope staggered with line of wooden flight-holes. Ashlar coping to the skews; ashlar coping to ridge.

INTERIOR: 2-storey; 274 nesting boxes.

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