Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall

Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall

England
List entry 1014554
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall is a Grade II listed building and scheduled ancient monument located in Oxfordshire. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a surviving example of a domestic dovecote, a building type that provided an important source of protein through the keeping of pigeons and doves for local aristocratic or gentry households. The dovecote would have originally served Minster Lovell Hall, the nearby manor house, reflecting the status and resources of its owners. Its survival as a standing structure contributes to the understanding of medieval domestic and agricultural practices in the Thames Valley region.

Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014554. View the official record →

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What is Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall?

Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall is a Grade II listed building and scheduled ancient monument located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014554.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall?

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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