Scheduled MonumentsWalesAngle Dovecot
Medieval · dovecote

Angle Dovecot

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE067
Period
Medieval
Site type
dovecote
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Angle Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located in Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of agricultural infrastructure associated with the management of domestic bird populations, which were a valued food source for medieval estates. As a scheduled ancient monument, the dovecot survives as evidence of the subsistence practices and husbandry methods employed in medieval Pembrokeshire. The building exemplifies the type of specialised agricultural building that would have been maintained by a manorial holding or established settlement during the medieval period.

Angle Dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE067. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Angle Dovecot?

Angle Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located in Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE067.

What period does Angle Dovecot date from?

Angle Dovecot dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Angle Dovecot?

Angle Dovecot is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is PE067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Angle Dovecot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crow Back Tumulus (6.1 km), Linney Tobruk Shelters (6.4 km), Linney Head Tumulus (6.5 km).

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