Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church

Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church

England
List entry 1019391
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote at Culham Manor is a medieval structure located approximately 110 metres south-west of St Paul's Church in Culham, Oxfordshire. The building dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of agricultural support architecture, reflecting the importance of dovekeeping as a source of food and fertiliser on substantial estates. The dovecote would have housed pigeons that served both practical and economic functions for the manor, contributing to the self-sufficiency of the estate and the lord's diet. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1019391.

Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019391. View the official record →

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What is Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church?

Dovecote at Culham Manor is a medieval structure located approximately 110 metres south-west of St Paul's Church in Culham, Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019391.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church?

Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church 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 1019391.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote at Culham Manor, 110m south west of St Paul's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (2 km), Settlement site (2.5 km), Settlement site SE of church (3.5 km).

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