Dovecot, Comiston House, Camus Avenue, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 14 July 1966. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Comiston House, Camus Avenue, Edinburgh

WRENN ID: sleeping-garret-quill
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 14 July 1966
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Late 16th to early 17th century. Circular tower dovecot, originally angle turret of former Comiston House. Approximately 3.5m diameter and 6m high. Coursed rubble with sandstone dressings. Upper stage projects on sandstone corbels; splayed oval sandstone gun loops to NE and SE below. Low narrow entrance with sandstone surround to NW. Small remaining portion of wall of original dwelling adjoins to N. Top sections of masonry partially missing.

INTERIOR: not inspected (1997).

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