Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall

Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall

England
List entry 1017232
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Dovecote at Home Farm is a brick-built structure located approximately 150 metres south-east of Lofts Hall in Essex. The dovecote dates to the 18th century and represents a functional agricultural building typical of the period, serving the practical purpose of housing pigeons for food production and manure collection on the working farm estate. The structure survives as evidence of the agricultural economy and domestic husbandry practices that characterised Essex farming communities during the Georgian era.

Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall?

The Dovecote at Home Farm is a brick-built structure located approximately 150 metres south-east of Lofts Hall in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017232.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall?

Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall 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 1017232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote at Home Farm 150m south east of Lofts Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman barrow 700m WNW of Clavering Farm (4 km), Clavering Castle: a ringwork with associated earthworks north of the church of St Mary and St Clement (6.8 km), St Helen's Chapel, Bonhunt (7 km).

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