Building record 6723/0/4 - Dovecote c.20m. E of Hill House

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Summary

Dovecote. Probably mid C18.

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Full Description

{1} Dovecote. Probably mid C18. Squared coursed ironstone and brick, close studded timber framing with lattice and plaster infill and corrugated asbestos roof. Square plan. 2 storeys. Blocked cart entrance at ground floor with brick lintel. First floor is timber framed with stone gable ends. First floor entrance to left. C20 gabled roof. Blocked window in right gable. Interior retains original timber and reed floor construction. Nesting boxes in gable walls are part lined with brick.

{3} Undated photo, also photo dated 15.05.1992;

{4} Photo taken 15th August 1965;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 14/111 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1992, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), K06 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN46686.

<3> Photographs of buildings in Middleton (Photographs). SNN112862.

<4> Miss June Swann, 1960s- 70s, Miss June Swann Photographic Archive, Taken 1965 (Photographs). SNN116665.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Digital archive: Clews Architects. 1980s. Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire. h:heritage\smr\historic buildings database. historic.mdb. Clews Architects. 14/111.
  • <2> Catalogue: 1992. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). District of Corby (K06). Dept. of Environment. K06 (unchecked).
  • <3> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Middleton.
  • <4> Photographs: Miss June Swann. 1960s- 70s. Miss June Swann Photographic Archive. Taken 1965.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 83941 89768 (7m by 6m) Approximate
Civil Parish MIDDLETON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Corby District)

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Record last edited

May 7 2025 10:24AM

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