Forglen Doocot
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Forglen Doocot by Anne Burgess as part of the Geograph project.
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Forglen Doocot
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 7 Nov 2011
The early 19th century brick doocot is a Category B listed building. Its square shape and pyramid roof are unusual. Note the layer of protruding slabs just below the access holes. This is a standard feature of doocots, and is intended to prevent rats getting into the building via the birds' entrance and exit holes.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.554196
Longitude
-2.508813