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The dovecote at the site of Aston Old Hall is a listed structure situated approximately 40 metres east of Gamekeepers Cottage in Cheshire. The building dates to the post-medieval period and represents a functional agricultural structure typical of larger estates, where such dovecotes served to provide a reliable source of fresh meat and manure for the household and grounds. The monument reflects the importance of game and food production to the management of historic estates in this region during the early modern period.
Dovecote at the site of Aston Old Hall, 40m east of Gamekeepers Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018703. View the official record →
The dovecote at the site of Aston Old Hall is a listed structure situated approximately 40 metres east of Gamekeepers Cottage in Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018703.
Dovecote at the site of Aston Old Hall, 40m east of Gamekeepers Cottage 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 1018703.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peel Hall moated site, Kingsley (2.8 km), Castle Cob motte (5 km), Roman camp on Birch Hill 200m north west of Birchdale Farm (5 km).
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