Dovecote with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1723).
Dovecot, Creich Castle is a dovecote in Fife, Scotland.
What follows is drawn from published sources, with each claim labelled by how firmly it is established.
What to look for
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Dovecote with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1723).
Plan your visit
- Location
- 56.3791°N · 3.0898°W
- Access
- Visible from a public way
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Fortified place · Iron Age
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Sources
- Historic Environment Scotland Listed Buildings (accessed 2026-07-11)
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