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New Mills Doocot, New Mills Crossing, Alloa
Ordnance Survey licence number AC0000807262. All rights reserved. © Copyright and database right 2025. Public Sector Viewing Terms
Useful Links
- NRHE:
- NEW MILLS CROSSING, DOVECOT
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 1976
General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
New Mills Doocot
Other Name(s)
Address
New Mills Crossing, Alloa
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
2926
Listing Category
B
OS Grid Ref
NS 85018 94647
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
1976
Description
Large rectangular (5.9m x 15.2m approx) lean-to type rubble built with single rat course. Flanks crowstepped, stepped for upstand in roof for pigeon entrances. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)
The doocot is one of only two remaining in Clackmannanshire and the only one purpose built. (Clackmannanshire Council)
The doocot is one of only two remaining in Clackmannanshire and the only one purpose built. (Clackmannanshire Council)
Building Dates
17th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Ruinous
Category of Risk
Moderate
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
18/11/2008, 01/02/2010, 15/4/2013, 11/4/2019
Development History
June 1992: Local planners report that the doocot is roofless and ruinous, with peeling harl. It suffers from vandalism.
November 2008: External inspection reveals that the doocot is in a ruinous state. Due to problems accessing the site, it was only possible to view the north and east elevations. However, archive photographs show that much of the south elevation has been lost.
February 2010: External inspection finds the doocot remains derelict and in a ruinous condition. The front wall has collapsed above the string course. The wallheads have not been consolidated. Some upper nesting boxes have collapsed. Grass is beginning to take hold in cracks and on flat surfaces.
15 April 2013: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit.
11 April 2019: Inspection finds the doocot remains in much the same condition as seen previously.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01259 452638
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Unknown
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
15-JUN-92
Date of Last Edit
09/05/2019