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Llantwit Major Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, representing an important example of agricultural infrastructure from the medieval period. The structure dates from the medieval era and reflects the significance of dove husbandry to the local economy, as dovecotes were typically associated with manorial estates and provided both fresh meat and valuable fertiliser in the form of pigeon dung. The dovecot survives as a testament to the subsistence and agricultural practices that characterised medieval Welsh communities, and its presence at Llantwit Major, a site of considerable religious and administrative importance, underscores the integration of practical farming facilities within established settlements. The monument is protected under Cadw's Schedule of Ancient Monuments designation GM140.
Llantwit Major Dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM140. View the official record →
Llantwit Major Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, representing an important example of agricultural infrastructure from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM140.
Llantwit Major Dovecot dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Llantwit Major Dovecot is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM140.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantwit Major Monastic Settlement (Site of) (0 km), Llantwit Major Gatehouse (0.1 km), Castle Ditches Camp (1.3 km).
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