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A rectangular dovecot, probably from the 16th century, stands to the South of Easter Pittendreich farm (NJ16SE0053). It has skew gables with two glovers on the ridge and is built of rubble stone and mud mortar with harling. There are two rat ledges and apex stone ball finials. One finial is now missing, and another has the finial base remaining only. There is a low centre door in the South elevation that is double checked, allowing for external and internal opening doors, with a blocked vent above. There is a double pitched roof constructed of large flagstones supported by two stone arches with stone purlins. There are 2 low ridge openings for bird access. The roof construction is highly unusual. There is one similar example at the nearby New Spynie dovecot (NJ16SE0006), and no other examples are known. The flat skews may be a later replacement. Inside there are over 800 stone nesting boxes and wooden tie beams which are not original but restored. It was restored in 1920, 1927 and 1977.
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Historic Environment Records (HER) 
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NJ16SE0002 - PITTENDRIECH