Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFaulston pigeon house

Faulston pigeon house

England
List entry 1003000
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Faulston pigeon house is a listed monument located in Wiltshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval or early post-medieval period and represents the type of specialist agricultural building constructed to house pigeons for food production and manure collection, activities that were economically significant on substantial estates. The building survives as a physical record of rural husbandry practices and the agricultural infrastructure that supported both domestic consumption and commercial enterprise during this period.

Faulston pigeon house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003000. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Faulston pigeon house?

Faulston pigeon house is a listed monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003000.

Who is responsible for protecting Faulston pigeon house?

Faulston pigeon 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 1003000.

What other scheduled monuments are near Faulston pigeon house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penbury Knoll camp on Pentridge Hill (9.1 km), Rockbourne Roman villa (9.8 km), Long barrow 3/4 mile (1200m) SW of St Rumbold's Church (9.9 km).

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