A point of historical interest close to the Manor. The Dovecote is mid 16th century, Sarsen, formerly rendered. Stone tiled roof. Circular plan with stable door on north side and low door to south. Walls slightly battered. Open timber glover with bill finial. Interior has 15 tiers of nest boxes. No ladder. Documentary evidence indicates a building date between 1533 and 1569.

FARID L

18. september 2022

Vandring

Easy part of the trail with amazing history.

MCW73

7. marts 2025

Vandring

The dovecote was built around the time that William Dunch purchased the estate in 1551.
Dunch bought the estate because of an interest in ancient monuments such as the Avebury stone circles. Circular in shape
Made of sarsen stone, formerly rendered
Has a stone tile roof
Has a stable door on the north side and a low door on the south
Has 15 tiers of nest boxes
Has an open timber glover with a ball finial

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