Steading, Melville Mains is a Grade B listed building in the Midlothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 15 February 1991. Dovecote, possibly kiln.
Steading, Melville Mains
- WRENN ID
- roaming-lead-claret
- Grade
- B
- Local Planning Authority
- Midlothian
- Country
- Scotland
- Date first listed
- 15 February 1991
- Type
- Dovecote, possibly kiln
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
Description
Late 18th century. 2-stage dovecote, possibly formerly a kiln, terminating a range of single and 2 storey buildings, probably a former flour mill, extending to W on ground rising gently in that direction. Squared and coursed rubble.
DOVECOTE/KILN: ashlar band course to mid; eaves course; pyramidal roof with platform for missing apex ventilator. Door to N elevation. Interior now lined with stone nests. S elevation has raggle of gabled range, formerly adjoining at right angles (see notes). Single storey, 3-bay range to W with ridge ventilator, linking 2 storey ranges with later, altered openings at ground; small windows to lofts (probably former granaries). Wooden boarded doors. Grey slates.
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