Pigeon Tower (Learmonths Gardens)
The pigeon tower of Learmonths Gardens is a pigeon tower in the Scottish city of Linlithgow in the council area West Lothian . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
Baron Ross of Halkhead had it built in the 16th century. The pigeon tower was likely located on its own grounds, which are now partially occupied by a Bank of Scotland building . In 1916 the gardens were given to the Burgh Linlithgow, who named the complex in memory of the local Provost Alexander Learmonth as Learmonths Gardens .
description
The pigeon tower is in a small garden to the east of Linlithgow not far from the train station. The Union Canal runs south . The four-story beehive hut is similar in its design to other pigeon towers, for example at Nunraw Old Abbey , in Dirleton or Prestonpans . The 75 cm thick masonry of the 3.2 m diameter building consists of rubble from sandstone . The north-facing entrance is 75 cm wide. Entry openings are on the third floor. The building closes with a flat roof with a lantern on top. Inside, a total of 370 nesting places are set up on 18 levels.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on the pigeon tower of Learmonnths Gardens in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Pigeon Tower at Learmonths Gardens in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 58 ′ 32.5 " N , 3 ° 35 ′ 54.4" W.