Description

SO 93 SW ASHCHURCH FIDDINGTON

4/20 Dovecote c75m south east of
Manor Farm

GV II*

Dovecote in the grounds of Manor Farm (q.v.). Dated and initialled
'I.R. 1637' and 'I.I.R. 1637' (John and Isabel Roberts) on two
separate stone plaques, one set into the west facing gable, one the
south. Coursed squared and dressed limestone with dressed stone
quoins. Square cross-gabled plan. Two storeys with moulded
plinth. Two-light ovolo-moulded stone-mullioned casements with
continuous hoodmoulds towards the apex of each gable. Deep flat-
chamfered string. Small, early studded plank door with strap
hinges on north side facing Manor Farm within flat-chamfered
'Tudor'-arched surround with imposts and carved spandrels.
Saddleback coping and moulded kneelers to gables. Pointed finials
above kneelers. Finials formerly at apex of each gable (remnants
of one remains at time of resurvey, March 1986). Central square
access lantern with ogee-curved leaded roof. Interior not
accessible.
V.C.H., Vol. VIII, p 178, under Fiddington Court)

Listing NGR: SO9207630897

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17538581

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  Suffolk: West: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  ENGLAND GUIDE TO POST WAR LISTED: A Guide to Post-war Listed Buildings