Doocot, Wemyss Castle is a Grade B listed building in the Fife local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 11 December 1972. Dovecot.

Doocot, Wemyss Castle

WRENN ID
unlit-lintel-cobweb
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
Fife
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
11 December 1972
Type
Dovecot
OS grid reference
NT 328 950
Coordinates
56.14336, -3.08212
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

The Doocot at Wemyss Castle is a 17th century wind pump that was converted into a dovecot in the 19th century. It features a circular shape with a raked and battlemented tower, constructed from rubble. The structure has a corbelled parapet and pointed windows. Inside, there is a potence and a total of 365 nest holes for doves.

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