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Dewars Mill Doocot, Dewars Mill

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General Details and Location

Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Dewars Mill Doocot
Other Name(s)
Strathkinness
Address
Dewars Mill
Locality
Postcode
KY16 9TY
Planning Authority
Fife
Divisional Area
East
Reference No
3141
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NO 47940 15801
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
19759

Description

Dated 1754 at lintel. Rectangular lean-to 2 chamber rubble-built with crowstepped flanks, slated with scroll dormer entries. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
Dated 1745
Architects
Unknown

Category of Risk and Development History

Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
05/09/2007, 19/01/2011, 15/7/2014, 12/6/2019
Development History
September 2007: External inspection reveals the doocot is a roofless ruin with evidence that suggests structural movement. Urgent attention may prevent any further deterioration.
January 2011: External inspection finds there is no significant change from the previous visit. The building continues to deteriorate and is a cause of concern.
15 July 2014: External inspection finds the doocot remains in much the same condition as seen previously.
12 June 2019: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously, subject to gradual decline.

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Planning Authority Contact
development.central@fife.gov.uk
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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

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Additional Contacts/Information Source
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Classification
Farming
Original Entry Date
26-SEP-07
Date of Last Edit
19/12/2014