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Rosyth Castle, Dovecot

Dovecot (16th Century)

Why this matters

Rosyth Castle, Dovecot was built in the 16th century, likely as part of the defences or domestic buildings associated with Rosyth Castle, which was strategically important due to its location on the Firth of Forth. The dovecot reflects the agricultural and status-related functions of such structures in Scottish castles of the period.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rosyth Castle, Dovecot as Dovecot (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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