Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote at Manor Farm

Dovecote at Manor Farm

England
List entry 1016930
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Dovecote at Manor Farm is a stone-built dovecote located in Nottinghamshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of agricultural building typically associated with manorial estates, where the breeding and management of pigeons provided an important source of protein and fertiliser for the landholding. The dovecote survives as a substantial stone construction, demonstrating the investment made by its owners in this practical but status-conscious building type. As a listed ancient monument, it remains evidence of the agricultural practices and social hierarchy of medieval England.

Dovecote at Manor Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016930. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Dovecote at Manor Farm?

Dovecote at Manor Farm is a stone-built dovecote located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016930.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote at Manor Farm?

Dovecote at Manor Farm 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 1016930.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote at Manor Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British nucleated enclosed settlement and Roman villa complex at Glebe Farm (1 km), Fishponds 90m south east St Mary's Church (1.6 km), Dovecote 600m east of Home Farm (3.2 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Dovecote at Manor Farm