Building record MLI22398 - Dovecote, Dovecote Farm, Donington

Summary

Dovecote, Dovecote Farm, Donington

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1750 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1750 AD to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

Small round dovecote marked to the west of farm buildings.{1} No longer marked.{2} Pigeoncote. Late C18, restored C20. Red brick, conical plain tile roof, timber planked restored top, shaped copper roof. Circular plan. 2 storey with slightly battered base and brick dentillated eaves. Single planked doorway and plain light under eaves. Circular wooden top has small flight holes with ball finial and weathervane to roof. Interior has brick ledges and boxes. Renewed roof timbers. For the full description of this listed building please refer to the National Heritage List for England. {3}{4}

Sources/Archives (3)

  •  Map: Ordnance Survey. c.1880. Ordnance Survey 6 inch series map. TF 13 NE.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 1/8.
  •  Verbal Communication: Louise Jennings. 2012/13. Notes About Buildings in Donington. -.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 1782 3535 (5m by 5m)
Civil Parish DONINGTON, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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