Dovecot, Midhope is a Grade B listed building in the West Lothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 22 February 1971.

Dovecot, Midhope

WRENN ID
crumbling-footing-raven
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
West Lothian
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
22 February 1971
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

This is a large dovecote, dating to the later 17th century. It is built of random rubble and has a lean-to roof covered in slate, featuring two piended dormers, each with 14 flight-holes. A corbie step runs along the roofline, and there is a string course. The entrance is inscribed with the initials 'J.L.'.

Inside, the dovecote comprises two chambers containing 993 and 1013 individual nest-holes. It was likely constructed for James, who was the 4th Earl of Callendar and later became the 5th Earl of Linlithgow in 1695.

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