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Dovecote 80m south west of Olivers is a post-medieval stone dovecote located in Essex. The structure dates from the sixteenth or seventeenth century and represents a surviving example of agricultural architecture from this period. As a listed ancient monument, it preserves evidence of husbandry practices and the economic importance of dove-keeping to contemporary landowners, who valued pigeons as a source of food and fertiliser. The dovecote's physical form and construction demonstrate the practical building methods employed for such specialist agricultural structures during the early modern period.
Dovecote 80m south west of Olivers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017235. View the official record →
Dovecote 80m south west of Olivers is a post-medieval stone dovecote located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017235.
Dovecote 80m south west of Olivers 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 1017235.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of St Mary's Church (1.7 km), The rampart S of Haynes Green (7 km), Mill Mound: a bowl barrow 380m east of Payne's Farm (7 km).
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