Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm

Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm

England
List entry 1003022
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm is a stone-built structure located in Shropshire, dating to the medieval period. The dovecote represents a form of agricultural architecture associated with manorial farms, serving the practical purpose of housing pigeons for food production and providing valuable manure for fertiliser. Constructed in stone, the building exhibits characteristics typical of medieval dovecotes, including apertures designed to allow access for the birds whilst protecting them from predators. As a scheduled monument, it remains significant evidence of medieval rural economy and the husbandry practices maintained on substantial farmsteads in the region.

Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm?

Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm is a stone-built structure located in Shropshire, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003022.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm?

Dovecote at Chirbury Hall 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 1003022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote at Chirbury Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke; Brompton Bridge section extending from Brompton Bridge to Mellington Hall Lodge (5.7 km), Offa's Dyke: Mellington Hall Section Extending from Mellington Hall Lodge to Lower Cwm (6.6 km), Pentre Camp (7.4 km).

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