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Dovecote

A Grade II* Listed Building in Dunster, Somerset

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.1838 / 51°11'1"N

Longitude: -3.4462 / 3°26'46"W

OS Eastings: 299018

OS Northings: 143726

OS Grid: SS990437

Mapcode National: GBR LK.5QRN

Mapcode Global: VH6GM.6HZV

Plus Code: 9C3R5HM3+GG

Entry Name: Dovecote

Listing Date: 22 May 1969

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1057581

English Heritage Legacy ID: 264714

Also known as: Dovecote 60m north of St George's Church

ID on this website: 101057581

Location: Dunster, Somerset, TA24

County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Civil Parish: Dunster

Built-Up Area: Dunster

Traditional County: Somerset

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset

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Description


SS 9843-9943
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DUNSTER
PRIORY GREEN
Dovecote

22.5.69

GV
II*
Good example of circular dovecote, probably late 16th century. Rubble, conical old slate roof with wooden exit turret. Small wood-framed door opening with pointed arch and door. Interior with potence (revolving wooden ladder). Scheduled Ancient Monument (Somerset County No 33).

Listing NGR: SS9902143724

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