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Dovecote at Hawley Manor is a medieval stone structure located in Kent that served as a repository for domesticated pigeons. The building exemplifies the type of specialist agricultural architecture constructed on substantial estates during the medieval period, reflecting the importance of pigeon husbandry as a source of fresh meat and fertiliser. The dovecote's physical form and construction methods are consistent with medieval building practices, though the precise dating and any subsequent modifications remain matters for local archaeological study. As a designated heritage monument, it represents a significant survival of functional medieval estate architecture in the Kentish landscape.
Dovecote at Hawley Manor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016495. View the official record →
Dovecote at Hawley Manor is a medieval stone structure located in Kent that served as a repository for domesticated pigeons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016495.
Dovecote at Hawley Manor 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 1016495.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers, known as St John's Jerusalem, and an associated fishpond at Sutton-at-Hone (2 km), Roman granary 250yds (230m) W of St Mary's Church (3.7 km), Icehouse at Clock House, Green Street Green (3.9 km).
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