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Dovecote at Blois Farm is a stone-built dovecote of medieval or early post-medieval date located in Essex. The structure is constructed from stone and represents a form of agricultural building associated with manorial estates, where domesticated pigeons were kept to provide a valuable source of protein and manure for landholding communities. The dovecote survives as a testament to medieval husbandry practices and the importance of dovecote ownership as a sign of social status and manorial rights during this period.
Dovecote at Blois Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017233. View the official record →
Dovecote at Blois Farm is a stone-built dovecote of medieval or early post-medieval date located in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017233.
Dovecote at Blois Farm 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 1017233.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Latchley's Farm moated site and fishponds (2.4 km), Essex Hall moated site, 700m ESE of Three Chimneys Farm (4.1 km), Moat Farm, situated 750m south west of St Lawrence's Church (5 km).
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