Dovecot, Holland Farm, Papa Westray is a Grade B listed building in the Orkney Islands local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 8 December 1971. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Holland Farm, Papa Westray

WRENN ID: buried-steel-hemlock
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Orkney Islands
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 8 December 1971
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Probably early-mid 18th century. Rectangular-plan lectern dovecot; formerly with crowstepped gables (top courses of walls partially missing). Harled coursed rubble. Rat ledge below eaves to lower height S elevation; continued at slightly higher level to remaining elevations. 2 square flight holes above ledge to E side. Entrance to E side. Nesting ledges inside; remains of some brick divisions (for nesting boxes). Roof missing.

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