Listed Building: Dovecote approx 20m west of west front of Castle Ashby (13/22)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1041601 |
| Date assigned | 06 September 1988 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Dovecote. c.1800, restored C20. Timber. Square cote with pyramidal ridged timber roof on square Doric pillar. 3 tiers of roostings with cusped arched head to central openings others round-headed. Perches below roostings on brackets. Overhanging bracketed eaves. Another wider perch below capital of supporting post on curved brackets. A dovecote has stood in the same position to centre of court by west front of Castle Ashby (q.v.) since at least C17. The present structure is shown in a drawing by George Clarke of Scaldwell of c.1820.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8622 5924 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE ASHBY, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1041601 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Aug 13 2021 11:18AM
