2004
NT5977 : Phantassie 'Doocot'
taken 21 years ago, near to Preston, East Lothian, Scotland
This is 1 of 13 images, with title starting with Phantassie in this square

Phantassie 'Doocot'
Dovecot of the beehive type at Phantassie, East Linton. The requirement for dovcotes as a source of extra fresh food in Winter died out at the beginning of the 19th century. At this time new farming methods were developed that allowed feeding of cattle in winter.
