Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRemains of dovecote

Remains of dovecote

England
List entry 1005964
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Remains of dovecote is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a type of agricultural building that would have been associated with a manorial holding, serving the practical purpose of housing pigeons for food and their valuable droppings, which were used as fertiliser. The surviving remains indicate the scale and construction methods typical of medieval dovecotes in East Anglia, though the precise details of its original form and exact construction date require reference to the official record maintained under its NHLE designation 1005964. Such structures were common features of the medieval Norfolk and Suffolk landscape, reflecting the agricultural economy and social hierarchy of the period.

Remains of dovecote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005964. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Remains of dovecote?

Remains of dovecote is a scheduled ancient monument located in Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005964.

Who is responsible for protecting Remains of dovecote?

Remains of dovecote 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 1005964.

What other scheduled monuments are near Remains of dovecote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 150m south east of Warrenhill Farm (5.9 km), Howe Hill bowl barrow (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 250m north west of Pin Farm (7.4 km).

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