Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDovecote, Beddington Park

Dovecote, Beddington Park

England
List entry 1002017
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Dovecote, Beddington Park is a brick-built dovecote of seventeenth-century date located in the parish of Beddington in Surrey. The structure is a substantial example of its type, constructed in brick and designed to accommodate a considerable number of birds, reflecting the importance of dovecotes as a source of food and manure for estates during the early modern period. The dovecote stands as evidence of the agricultural and domestic arrangements that characterised Beddington Park during the seventeenth century. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1002017.

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 of seventeenth-century date located in the parish of Beddington 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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