Tealing House Dovecot, Tealing, Dundee, UK
View on MapAdmire an unusual example of a dovecot of the late 1500s, used to house pigeons – an important food source, especially over winter months.
A short walk leads to the remains of an earth house, or soutterrain, of Iron Age date, a curving underground passage, now uncovered. Reused stones with Bronze Age rock carvings can be seen in its walls.
Opening Times:
April to September:
Monday to Friday – 9.30am to 5.30pm
October to March:
Closed
Accessibility:
Access to the earth house is through land which may be used by livestock. Please wear strong footwear. Limited parking in farmyard beside dovecot.
Tealing House Dovecot, Tealing, Dundee, UK
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