Description

SP 1401-1501 FAIRFORD PARK STREET
(south side)

13/230 Dovecote, in former Park Farm
Yard
4.6.52

II*

Large circular dovecot. Reputed to be medieval, possibly C16.
Rubble stone with conical stone slate roof and octagonal small
glazed lantern. Narrow flush stone doorway on south side with
original or very old plank door with strap hinges and small
inserted light, with 2-light stone mullion above. Interior has
very large coursed stone central column. Both column and internal
face of wall are completely patterned by pierced dove holes. Small
C19 farm building on west side in random coursed rubble with stone
slate roof, single storey and loft, cambered head doorway and
window on south side, loft door and fanlight to west.

Listing NGR: SP1537701202

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17536321

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Recommended Books

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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Warwickshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Period property manual, victorian house manual 2 books collection set by ian rock
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6