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Grahamslaw House Doocot, Grahamslaw House Policies
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- GRAHAMSLAW DOVECOT
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Grahamslaw House Doocot
Other Name(s)
Address
Grahamslaw House Policies
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2940
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NT 72215 27066
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
3841
Description
Circular beehive doocot in freestone rubble. Measuring 63ft in circumference at the ground, the wall is taken in above a projecting offset-course. The entrance faces west and a roof aperture allows bird access. Stone nests sit inside. The doocot was originally connected with the house of 'Grymsley' which was burnt by the English in 1544.
Building Dates
16th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
22/08/2011, 27/05/2009
Development History
August 1992: Local planners report that the doocot is derelict and deteriorating, with holes and cracks and vegetation growth. The offset-course has collapsed.
May 2009: External inspection reveals that the doocot is in a derelict and overgrown condition.
August 2011: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit. Encroaching trees and exposed joints in the stonework are a concern.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
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
Buccleuch Estate Ltd.
Type of Ownership
Company
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Classification
Farming
Original Entry Date
18-AUG-92
Date of Last Edit
21/03/2012
