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# Combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines
The combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines is a dual-purpose agricultural building located in Herefordshire, England. This structure dates from the 18th or 19th century and represents a practical approach to estate management, combining two distinct functions within a single architectural form. The dovecote component would have housed pigeons for food production and fertility management, whilst the icehouse functioned to preserve ice harvested during winter months for use throughout the year in food storage and cooling. The building demonstrates the utilitarian priorities of rural Herefordshire estates during the post-medieval period, when such integrated structures became increasingly common on substantial properties.
Combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019498. View the official record →
# Combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines The combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines is a dual-purpose agricultural building located in Herefordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019498.
Combined dovecote and icehouse at Gaines 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 1019498.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chapel and gatehouse (3.2 km), Churchyard cross in St James's churchyard (3.9 km), Berrow Hill Camp (4.1 km).
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