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Avebury Manor Dovecote

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Avebury Manor Dovecote

Recommended by 33 hikers out of 35

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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    July 14, 2020

    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.

      September 18, 2022

      Easy part of the trail with amazing history.

        March 7, 2025

        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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          Location: Avebury, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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