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Dovecote at Great Eccleston is a stone-built dovecote located approximately 150 metres north-east of Gradwells in Lancashire. The structure dates from the post-medieval period and represents a functional agricultural building of the type commonly constructed on substantial estates to provide a reliable source of fresh meat and manure. The dovecote is constructed of stone and retains features characteristic of its period, including internal nesting boxes designed to house domestic pigeons. As a listed ancient monument, it preserves evidence of rural husbandry practices and the resource management strategies employed by landholders in early modern Lancashire.
Dovecote at Great Eccleston, 150m north east of Gradwells is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016757. View the official record →
Dovecote at Great Eccleston is a stone-built dovecote located approximately 150 metres north-east of Gradwells in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016757.
Dovecote at Great Eccleston, 150m north east of Gradwells 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 1016757.
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