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

Doocot, Ruchlaw House

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

Description

Probably 17th century. Lectern dovecot. Circa 26' x 15'

in plan, 30' high at rear. Red sandstone rubble, with

natural harling grey slates. Rat course encircling

dovecot and to N at ridge. 2 doorways on S side, with

2 square flight-holes above; 2 sets of 10 flight-holes at

mid-point of S pitch. 1394 nesting boxes inside. Lean-to

rubble slightly later rear addition, serving as buttress to

N, with pantile roof and slate eaves easing course.

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