Dovecot, Swinton House is a Grade A listed building in the Scottish Borders local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 25 September 1998. Dovecot.

Dovecot, Swinton House

WRENN ID: former-remnant-khaki
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Scottish Borders
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 25 September 1998
Type: Dovecot
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

Dated 1746; repaired later 20th century. Circular-plan dovecot with conical roof surmounted by conical-capped, part timber, part slated drum. Harl-pointed sandstone rubble (whinstone in part); red sandstone dressings; some brick repairs. Dividing rat course/alighting ledge; moulded eaves course. Long and short surrounds to square headed entrance in E elevation (door missing); rectangular plaque above inscribed '1746'. Part-blocked, square headed opening to SW. Upper drum with arched flight holes; some projecting ledges. Grey slate roofs.

INTERIOR: 797 nesting boxes lining walls in tiers; open timber roof. Potence and ladders missing.

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