Scheduled MonumentsWalesParciau Dovecote
Post Medieval/Modern · dovecote

Parciau Dovecote

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN036
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
dovecote
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Parciau Dovecote is a post-medieval dovecote located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference AN036. The structure dates from the post-medieval period and reflects the agricultural practices and subsistence strategies of its era, when dovecotes served as important features of rural estates for the husbandry of domesticated pigeons. The dovecote represents a surviving example of vernacular agricultural architecture characteristic of the Welsh countryside during this period. As a scheduled monument, it remains under statutory protection in recognition of its historical and archaeological significance as evidence of domestic food production and estate management in post-medieval Anglesey.

Parciau Dovecote is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parciau Dovecote?

Parciau Dovecote is a post-medieval dovecote located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference AN036. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN036.

What period does Parciau Dovecote date from?

Parciau Dovecote dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Parciau Dovecote?

Parciau Dovecote 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 AN036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parciau Dovecote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pant-y-Saer Burial Chamber (2 km), Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles (2.1 km), Benllech Megalith: Goosehouse (2.5 km).

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