Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote, Beddington Park

Dovecote, Beddington Park

England
List entry 1002017
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote, Beddington Park is a brick-built dovecote located within Beddington Park in Surrey. The structure dates to the seventeenth century and represents a substantial example of a domestic ancillary building of that period. Dovecotes of this date and quality indicate the agricultural and economic status of the estate, as such structures were typically constructed by landowners of considerable means to house pigeons for both food and the valuable guano used as fertiliser. The building survives as a testament to the historical development and management of the Beddington estate.

Dovecote, Beddington Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dovecote, Beddington Park?

Dovecote, Beddington Park is a brick-built dovecote located within Beddington Park in Surrey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002017.

Who is responsible for protecting Dovecote, Beddington Park?

Dovecote, Beddington Park 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 1002017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dovecote, Beddington Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late Bronze Age enclosure at Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton (3.4 km), Newe (or Wide) Ditch, Riddlesdown (5.5 km), Surrey Iron Railway embankment, approximately 130m south west of Lion Green Road, Coulsdon (6 km).

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