Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm

A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm

England
List entry 1016319
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History & significance

A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote located 300 metres west of Mill Farm near Northampton is a significant example of post-medieval domestic architecture and its associated estate features. The site comprises the principal dwelling, formal or utilitarian gardens characteristic of the period, and a dovecote structure, which together represent the agricultural and social arrangements of a prosperous household during the late Tudor period. The dovecote, a common feature of substantial 16th-century properties, would have served both practical and status-conferring functions, providing a reliable source of meat whilst demonstrating the owner's rights and standing. The complex reflects the organization of rural elite or gentry-class settlement in Northamptonshire during a period of relative prosperity and agricultural expansion.

A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016319. View the official record →

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What is A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm?

A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote located 300 metres west of Mill Farm near Northampton is a significant example of post-medieval domestic architecture and its associated estate features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016319.

Who is responsible for protecting A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm?

A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016319.

What other scheduled monuments are near A late 16th century house, gardens and dovecote, 300m west of Mill Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Geddington Bridge (0.9 km), Geddington Cross: Eleanor cross and conduit house (0.9 km), Cistercian abbey and medieval settlement at Pipewell (5.1 km).

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