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Dovecote at Rousham House is a stone-built pigeon house situated within the grounds of Rousham House near Steeple Aston in Oxfordshire. Dating from the eighteenth century, the structure reflects the practical agricultural needs of the estate during this period, when dovecotes were valued features of country house properties. The building is constructed of stone and exhibits the characteristic design typical of Georgian-era dovecotes, serving as both a functional structure for maintaining a pigeon population and a designed ornamental element within the landscape. The dovecote remains a significant example of vernacular estate architecture and contributes to the historical understanding of Rousham's development as a substantial Oxfordshire property.
Dovecote at Rousham House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017324. View the official record →
Dovecote at Rousham House is a stone-built pigeon house situated within the grounds of Rousham House near Steeple Aston in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017324.
Dovecote at Rousham House 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 1017324.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow 730m south west of Enslow Bridge (6.2 km), Rectangular earthwork, Hensington (6.7 km), Shipton-on-Cherwell churchyard cross (7.6 km).
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