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Dovecote at Luntley Court is a stone-built dovecote located in Herefordshire. The structure dates from the seventeenth century and represents a type of agricultural building that was essential to the domestic economy of gentry households during the early modern period. Dovecotes served both as a practical source of fresh meat and eggs and as a status symbol reflecting the wealth and standing of the estate owner. The building is constructed of stone and retains features typical of dovecotes of its era, including internal nesting boxes designed to house pigeons.
Dovecote at Luntley Court is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005360. View the official record →
Dovecote at Luntley Court is a stone-built dovecote located in Herefordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005360.
Dovecote at Luntley Court 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 1005360.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated mound S of church (2.6 km), Moated site and associated fishponds 160m east of Little Sarnesfield (3.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Peter and St Paul's Church (4 km).
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