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Dovecote Circa 75 Metres South East of Manor Farm

A Grade II* Listed Building in Ashchurch Rural, Gloucestershire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.9765 / 51°58'35"N

Longitude: -2.1168 / 2°7'0"W

OS Eastings: 392076

OS Northings: 230897

OS Grid: SO920308

Mapcode National: GBR 1JZ.5N0

Mapcode Global: VH93V.8L95

Plus Code: 9C3VXVGM+H7

Entry Name: Dovecote Circa 75 Metres South East of Manor Farm

Listing Date: 25 February 1987

Grade: II*

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1091923

English Heritage Legacy ID: 134423

ID on this website: 101091923

Location: Fiddington, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20

County: Gloucestershire

District: Tewkesbury

Civil Parish: Ashchurch Rural

Traditional County: Gloucestershire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Gloucestershire

Church of England Parish: Ashchurch St Nicholas

Church of England Diocese: Gloucester

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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

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