Dovecot, Elvingston is a Grade B listed building in the East Lothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 5 February 1971. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Elvingston

WRENN ID: small-oriel-gold
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: East Lothian
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 5 February 1971
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Early 18th century. 3-stage circular dovecot in N retaining wall of stable courtyard. Roughly squared and coursed rubble with 2 ashlar rat courses and coped, batlemented parapet. Entrance to courtyard with boarded door, bull's-eye flight-hole to each floor above. Circular stone canopy over roof opening, supported on 6 slender ashlar pillars. INTERIOR: 764 ashlar nests with potence.

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