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The Dovecote immediately north of Hogsbush Farm House is a post-medieval stone structure of historical significance to Wiltshire's agricultural heritage. Dating from the seventeenth century, the building exemplifies the form of domestic dovecotes that served to provide fresh meat and eggs during the winter months for the farming household. The structure is constructed of local stone and retains evidence of internal nesting boxes typical of dovecotes of this period. Such buildings represent important economic assets within the early modern farmstead, indicating the status and resources of the occupying family.
Dovecote immediately north of Hogsbush Farm House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020344. View the official record →
The Dovecote immediately north of Hogsbush Farm House is a post-medieval stone structure of historical significance to Wiltshire's agricultural heritage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020344.
Dovecote immediately north of Hogsbush Farm 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 1020344.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including MoD CORSHAM: Personnel Lift (PL) 2 (6.1 km), MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas (6.1 km), MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A (6.1 km).
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