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Balfour Castle Doocot, Balfour
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Useful Links
- Canmore:
- SHAPINSAY, BALFOUR CASTLE, DOVECOT
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 18616
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Balfour Castle Doocot
Other Name(s)
Address
Balfour
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
5694
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
HY 47857 16197
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
18616
Description
Circular doocot on rock at shore. Flagstone. Crenellated corbelled parapet with corbie-stepped cap-house.
Unusual doocot on unusual site. Used as 'douche-house' in 19th cent. (Historic Scotland)
Unusual doocot on unusual site. Used as 'douche-house' in 19th cent. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
17th Century
Architects
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Poor
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
12/9/2013
Development History
12 September 2013: External inspection finds the tower in a poor condition with a fire damaged doocot at the top level - most slates are missing and the remianing roof timbers are very charred or weathered. Walls are generally in need of pointing with plant growths at upper level a concern. The building is unsecured.
4 March 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01856 873535
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
06-MAR-14
Date of Last Edit
06/03/2014
