Nether Liberton Doocot
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Nether Liberton Doocot
Image: © Lisa Jarvis Taken: 26 May 2006
An early 17th century, large two-chambered dovecot, the largest in the Edinburgh area with over 2000 nest holes. Pigeons enter via 36 holes half way down the roof and 5 holes in the S wall of each chamber below the eaves. This dovecot is thought to have been the manorial dovecot of Inch House.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.922694
Longitude
-3.164755