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Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm is a stone-built dovecote located in Northumberland. The structure dates from the medieval or early post-medieval period and exemplifies the agricultural infrastructure of a working farmstead. As a listed ancient monument, it represents the historical practice of domesticated pigeon husbandry, which provided an important protein source for landowners during the medieval and early modern periods. The dovecote's survival demonstrates the enduring quality of its construction and its significance to the economic life of the estate.
Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020128. View the official record →
Dovecote at Cresswell Home Farm is a stone-built dovecote located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020128.
Dovecote at Cresswell Home 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 1020128.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cresswell tower house (1.4 km), Woodhorn Colliery (3.6 km), Low Chibburn medieval preceptory, 16th century house and World War II pillbox (5.4 km).
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