What is recorded here
The precise location of a medieval dovecote in the SE quadrant of the townland of Ballinculloo (Baile an Cholbha) has not been identified. The 1654-7 Down Survey map of Athlacca Parish shows a narrow two storey tower annotated 'a pigeon House' standing close to the E boundary of the townland (NLI, MS 718).
See attached Down Survey map of Athlacca Parish
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 28 April 2020
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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