MHG44781 - Dovecot - Mains of Ardersier

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Type and Period (1)

DOVECOT (Scot) (17th Century to 19th Century - 1601 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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Listed Building (C) 1716: Ardersier Mains And Gate Piers

Full Description

A 4.9m square lean-to dovecot with two string courses, now roofless but with pigeon boxes intact. The W and E walls are both pierced by an unusual oval pigeon access hole. Probably late 17th - early 18th century date.
Visited by OS (A A) 15 September 1973.

The building was photographed by S Kruse during the ARCH Ardersier and Hilton Local Heritage Project in 2013. <1>

Ruins of early 18th century lectern dovecote close to house; approximately 600 nesting boxes, mural vents, rat courses; much overgrown with vegetation.
Online designation description (see link below)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG26677 Collection/Project Archive: Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). 2013-14. Ardersier and Hilton Local Heritage Project. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital.

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Grid reference	Centred NH 7850 5544 (30m by 30m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH75NE
Civil Parish	ARDERSIER
Geographical Area	INVERNESS

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Part of: House - Mains of Ardersier (Monument) (MHG2970)

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External Links (2)

http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB1716 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
https://canmore.org.uk/site/14314 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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