Building record 2882/0/32 - Dovecote approx. 40m NE of the Poplars

Probably built in the 18th century. Restored in the 19th century

{1} Dovecote. Probably early C18 restored C19. Squared coursed limestone with Collyweston slate roof. Square plan. Single storey. C19 central plank door under wood lintel with C19 door opening above. Gabled roof has wooden glover at apex, with a pyramidal roof. Interior not inspected but noted as having nesting boxes.

{4} Shown on 1841 Enclosure Map

{5} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 8/34 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G11 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> 1975-85, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, (unchecked) (Series). SNN100542.

<4> 1841, Collyweston Enclosure Map (Map). SNN102458.

<5> Various, Various, Photographs of buildings in Collyweston (Photographs). SNN111558.

Record last edited

Jul 24 2019 10:36AM