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dovecote
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dovecote, dovecot
a structure for housing pigeons, often raised on a pole or set on a wall, containing compartments for the birds to roost and lay eggs
dovecote
A structure that houses doves or pigeons; often square, hexagonal, octagonal, or round in plan and one-and-a-half or two stories high; typically topped with a finial; once popular because the birds provided a tasty source of fresh meat. The interior is honeycombed with niches in which the birds may rest. Also called a pigeon house or pigeonnier.
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01334 473673 20/25 The Doocot, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow.
Going out: Suss this joint out; EATING OUT Tam enjoys two of his ... by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
This doocot has an unusual feature as there is a weather vane on the top depicting Crawford Ross who was a tacksman, a type of tenancy.
Country diary by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
House of Pitmuies, near Forfar This delightful cottagegarden hasa good show of traditional favourites like delphiniums and roses plus two impressive herbaceous borders, lochside walks and a doocot.
top 50 gardens by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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