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Bowerhouse Doocot, Bowerhouse
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved. © Copyright and database right 2025. Public Sector Viewing Terms
Useful Links
- Canmore:
- BOWERHOUSE, DOVECOT
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 14757
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Bowerhouse Doocot
Other Name(s)
Address
Bowerhouse
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
3503
Listing Category
A
OS Grid Ref
NT 66798 76710
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
14757
Description
Large double lectern dovecot. Rubble red, Bourhouse sandstone, formerly harled. 32' x 16' in plan. String course. S ELEVATION: 2 segmentally arched doorways with small openings above. Crowstepped division at centre of grey slated roof, broken horizontally at mid-point with row of 34 flight holes. Pointed arched openings above string courses to E and W crowstepped elevations. Blank rear. INTERIOR: dividing wall 3' thick; lower part given ceiling at 8', formerly used as stable. One of the largest dovecots in East Lothian (ref; Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
18th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
19/06/2008, 02/06/2011, 8/10/2014
Development History
June 2008: External inspection finds the doocot in fair condition but the roof deterioration may threaten the structural integrity and the vegetation growth is likely to accelerate stone damage.
June 2011: External inspection finds deterioration is evident, but at a relatively slow pace.
20 December 2012: Local planners report the building remains at risk.
8 October 2014: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01620 827264
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Farming
Original Entry Date
09-JUL-08
Date of Last Edit
23/01/2015
