Dovecot, Wester Pencaitland Farm is a Grade A listed building in the East Lothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 5 February 1971. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Wester Pencaitland Farm

WRENN ID: old-mullion-swift
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: East Lothian
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 5 February 1971
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

17th century. Lectern dovecot, rectangular plan, circa 21'x27'. Rubble sandstone, formerly harled; 2 rat courses, one at eaves level. Sited

on rising ground. Doorway to S at centre; 2 semi-circular flight-holes and blank panel (formerly inscribed or a former sundial?) under

eaves. Rear wall coped in ashlar; raised crowstepped skews to side elevations. Purple slate roof with row of flight-holes at

mid-point. Square nesting boxes in interior for 1136 pigeons.

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