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Culver Hole Dovecot is a post-medieval dovecote located in Wales and protected as a monument by Cadw under reference GM325. The structure sits upon Middle Triassic claystone bedrock, a geological foundation formed during the Late Triassic period. This claystone base is interspersed with deposits of siltstone, sandstone and gypsum, reflecting the ancient depositional environment of the region. The local geology provided both a stable platform for construction and ready access to building stone that shaped settlement patterns across this landscape.
Dovecotes served as essential elements of the medieval and post-medieval rural economy, providing a reliable source of protein through the breeding and harvesting of pigeons. The dovecote form typically reflects the status and resources of the landowner, with varying architectural styles and building techniques apparent across different regions and periods. The construction materials and design of Culver Hole would have been adapted to local conditions and available resources.
The monument's survival to the present day represents an increasingly rare example of this building type, as many dovecotes have been lost to demolition or agricultural change. Its protection by Cadw recognises the historical and cultural importance of such structures in understanding the rural heritage and economic organisation of post-medieval Wales.
Culver Hole Dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM325. View the official record →
Culver Hole Dovecot is a post-medieval dovecote located in Wales and protected as a monument by Cadw under reference GM325.
Culver Hole Dovecot dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Culver Hole 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 GM325.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Salthouse, Port Eynon (0.4 km), Longhole Cave (1.5 km), Paviland Cave (3.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Culver Hole Dovecot's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Culver Hole Dovecot stands on Middle Triassic claystone, bedrock that formed in the Late Triassic. The rock here is major:{claystone}, Minor{siltstone,sandstone,gypsum}.