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Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall is a substantial stone-built structure dating to the medieval period. The building survives as a cylindrical or polygonal tower constructed in local stone, typical of the dovecote architecture employed on substantial estates during the late medieval and early post-medieval centuries. Such structures served the practical purpose of housing pigeons, whose meat and eggs formed an important protein source for the manorial household, whilst their droppings provided valuable fertiliser. The dovecote's construction and survival reflect the wealth and status of Minster Lovell as a significant landholding in Oxfordshire.
Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014554. View the official record →
Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall is a substantial stone-built structure dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014554.
Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall 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 1014554.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minster Lovell Hall (0.1 km), Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm (2.2 km), Butter cross (3.7 km).
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