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

Dovecot, Dovecot Brae, Tranent

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

Description

Formerly dated 1587, partially restored. Lectern dovecot, sited by church outside graveyard walls to N. Sandstone rubble, roughly squared dressings. Iron tie-bands. N wall 30' high. Door to S, reduced in height by level of ground and with relieving arch; square panel above, formerly inscribed with date, now much-weathered. Row of flight-holes at mid-point of roof pitch. Grey slates. Crowsteps. 1090 nesting boxes lining interior (originally).

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