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The Dovecote immediately north of Hogsbush Farm House is a stone-built structure of medieval or early post-medieval date, typical of agricultural buildings constructed to house domesticated pigeons. Such dovecotes served both practical and symbolic purposes within the medieval manorial economy, providing a reliable source of fresh meat and eggs whilst also functioning as a status symbol for the landowner. The building's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of rural domestic life and agricultural practice in Wiltshire over several centuries.
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 stone-built structure of medieval or early post-medieval date, typical of agricultural buildings constructed to house domesticated pigeons. 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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