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Manorbier Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located within the demesne of Manorbier Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an important agricultural resource associated with the castle's estate, reflecting the significant role such buildings played in providing fresh meat and manure for noble households during the Middle Ages. The dovecote would have housed pigeons that were a prized source of protein, particularly valuable during winter months when fresh meat was scarce. As a scheduled ancient monument, it survives as evidence of the subsistence economy and estate management practices of medieval Pembrokeshire.
Manorbier Dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE459. View the official record →
Manorbier Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located within the demesne of Manorbier Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE459.
Manorbier Dovecot dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Manorbier 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 PE459.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorbier Castle (0.2 km), King's Quoit Burial Chamber (0.7 km), Radar Station, Old Castle Head (1.6 km).
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