Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh

Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh

England
List entry 1019241
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh is a stone-built dovecote of medieval or early post-medieval date located in Devon. The structure exemplifies the domestic agricultural architecture of its period, serving the practical function of housing pigeons for meat and eggs, a resource that would have been valuable to the estate or manor it served. The dovecote survives as a substantial stone building, demonstrating the investment made in such facilities by landholders of sufficient status and means. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as evidence of medieval or early modern rural settlement and estate management practices in Devon.

Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh?

Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh is a stone-built dovecote of medieval or early post-medieval date located in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019241.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh?

Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh 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 1019241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote 100m north of Pridhamsleigh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow NW of Harbourneford (6.5 km), Ruins and buried remains of the medieval great house at Dartington Hall (7.1 km), Remains of chapel on Brent Hill (7.6 km).

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