Scheduled MonumentsWalesDovecot at Hygga Farm
Post Medieval/Modern · dovecote

Dovecot at Hygga Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM MM150
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
dovecote
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dovecot at Hygga Farm is a post-medieval dovecote located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference MM150. The structure dates from the post-medieval period and represents the agricultural practices and subsistence strategies characteristic of Welsh rural estates during this era. As a dovecote, the building would have served the practical function of housing domesticated pigeons, which provided a valuable protein source and were considered a marker of status and land ownership among the gentry. The monument survives as physical evidence of the husbandry practices and domestic economy of its period.

Dovecot at Hygga Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dovecot at Hygga Farm?

Dovecot at Hygga Farm is a post-medieval dovecote located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference MM150. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM150.

What period does Dovecot at Hygga Farm date from?

Dovecot at Hygga Farm dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecot at Hygga Farm?

Dovecot at Hygga Farm 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 MM150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecot at Hygga Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Arvan's Church Cross-slab (7.8 km), The Giant's Cave, Piercefield (8.3 km), Lancaut deserted village (8.8 km).

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