MHG2557 - Dovecot, Stemster House
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Type and Period (1)
- DOVECOT (Scot) (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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See also:
ND16SE0027 Stemster House
ND26SE0008 Stemster House, memorial
ND16SE0038 Stemster house, building and enclosure
JHooper, 20/09/2001
ND16SE 9 1831 6109.
(ND 1831 6109) Dovecot (NR) (remains of) OS 6" map, (1970)
A dilapidated dovecot stands N of Stemster House. It is 17ft 3ins square with span roof and crowstepped gables.
RCAHMS 1911, visited 1910.
This typical 17-18th century dovecot, now unroofed, is extant to a height of 4.5m. The crowstepped gables are no longer evident.
Visited by OS (R D) 11 November 1965.
No change. Visited by OS (J M) 29 October 1981.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SHG1198 Text/Publication/Article: Beaton, E. 1978. 'Notes on four Caithness doocots', Caithness Fld Club Bulletin Vol. 2 1978, p.121-4. Caithness Fld Club Bulletin. 121-4. 122.
- --- SHG2664 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1911. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Third report and inventory of monuments and constructions in the county of Caithness. . 5, No. 14.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 1831 6109 (10m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND16SE |
| Civil Parish | BOWER |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB590 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/8530 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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