Dovecot, Dunbeath Castle is a Grade B listed building in the Highland local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 13 April 1971.

Dovecot, Dunbeath Castle

WRENN ID
spare-alcove-birch
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
Highland
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
13 April 1971
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

This is a mid-18th century dovecot situated at Dunbeath Castle. It is a plain, south-facing structure built of rubble stone, in a "lectern" design. The dovecot features a central entrance and two square flightholes (access points for birds) above. There are alighting ledges for the birds. Simple, square rubble finials mark the ends of the rear, north wall, which includes a small square vent. The roof is made of Caithness flagstones. Further information can be found in Elizabeth Beaton’s The Doocots of Caithness (1980), pages 12-15.

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