Building record MLI34802 - Dovecote, Skillington
Summary
17th century dovecote at Skillington.
Type and Period (1)
- DOVECOTE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A dovecote surveyed by Grantham Archaeology Group in 1991. It is a substantial limestone building partially converted to stables in 1880. When surveyed the upper floor was still occupied by doves. {1}{2}
A 17th century two storey limestone pigeoncote with slate roofs. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI717 Article in Serial: GRYLLS, G.G.. 1992. LINCOLNSHIRE HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY. vol.27, pp.46-7.
- <2> SLI2176 Index: Parish card index of the former South Lincolnshire Archaeology Unit. SKILLINGTON. SK 87.06 -.
- <3> SLI7256 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/126.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 89498 25871 (7m by 8m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SKILLINGTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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