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Parbroath Castle Doocot, Parbroath
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved. © Copyright and database right 2024. Public Sector Viewing Terms
Useful Links
- Canmore:
- PARBROATH CASTLE, DOVECOT
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 2148
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Parbroath Castle Doocot
Other Name(s)
Address
Parbroath
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2930
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NO 32136 17774
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
2148
Description
Rectangular-plan lean-to doocot in harled rubble. The flanks are crowstepped, with a single rat course stepped twice. The west gable features a small window. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
17th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
14/01/2011, 29/08/2007, 17/04/2019
Development History
16 August 1996: Local planners report that the doocot is now roofless and unused. August 2007: SCT is unable to complete a survey.
January 2011: Limited external inspection completed, but no significant change since the building was last seen. The doocot remains roofless and deteriorating.
17 April 2019: External inspection reveals no significant change from previous visit. Building remains roofless and deteriorating.
2 May 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Unknown
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Building Uses Information:
Present Use 1: N/A Former Use 1: Doocot
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: N/A
Present Use 1: N/A Former Use 1: Doocot
Present Use 2: N/A Former Use 2: N/A
Name of Owners
John Nairn and Son (Farmers) Ltd
Type of Ownership
Company
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Farming
Original Entry Date
16-AUG-96
Date of Last Edit
15/11/2019
