Dovecot, Ratho Park, Edinburgh is a Grade B listed building in the City of Edinburgh local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 22 January 1971. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Ratho Park, Edinburgh

WRENN ID: tired-step-dew
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: City of Edinburgh
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 22 January 1971
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Dated 1713. 2-stage, 2-chambered, lectern dovecot. Rubble with partial harling; stugged sandstone margins and quoins; rat-course. Lean-to roof with crow-stepped gables; (now roof-less).

S (MAIN) ELEVATION: 2-bay, symmetrical, doors with sandstone oculus flight-holes above. Lintels inscribed with monogram AF and date 1713. Doors give access to separate chambers with sandstone nesting boxes; some infilled, 1641 in total.

N, E & W ELEVATIONS: blank.

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