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Dovecote at Manor Farm, South Stoke is a circular stone structure dating to the medieval period, likely constructed in the 13th or 14th century. The building exemplifies the functional architecture of medieval manorial estates, serving as a repository for domesticated pigeons which provided both meat and fertiliser for the farming community. Constructed of stone with a conical roof, the dovecote retains internal features characteristic of its period, including nesting boxes arranged within the walls. As a surviving example of medieval agricultural infrastructure, it represents an important element of the economic organisation and daily life of a working manor in Oxfordshire.
Dovecote at Manor Farm, South Stoke is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017325. View the official record →
Dovecote at Manor Farm, South Stoke is a circular stone structure dating to the medieval period, likely constructed in the 13th or 14th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017325.
Dovecote at Manor Farm, South Stoke 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 1017325.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Stoke henge and ring ditch site (2 km), Dovecote 60m north of Place Manor Cottage (2.9 km), Grim's Ditch: two sections in Portobello Wood, Holies Shaw and High Holies Wood Gap (4.1 km).
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