Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall

Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall

England
List entry 1016792
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall is a Grade II listed building located in Leicestershire. The structure dates from the seventeenth century and represents a typical example of post-medieval agricultural architecture designed for the housing and management of domesticated pigeons. Such dovecotes served an important economic function on estates, providing a reliable source of meat and manure for landowners during the early modern period. The building survives as evidence of the husbandry practices and food production systems of rural Leicestershire in the centuries following the medieval period.

Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016792. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall?

Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall is a Grade II listed building located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016792.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall?

Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston 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 1016792.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote 85m north of Potters Marston Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sapcote Castle and moat (3.2 km), Earl Shilton motte and bailey castle (3.2 km), Elmesthorpe church, ruined nave and west tower (3.7 km).

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