Building record 3592/0/12 - Dovecote approx. 10m. W of Wilby House

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Summary

A late 17th/early 18th century dovecote, now an outhouse

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Full Description

{1} Dovecote, now outbuilding. Late C17/early C18. Regular coursed limestone with lias ashlar facade and plain-tile roof. Square plan. 2 storeys. Pyramid roof surmounted by glover with weather vane. Elevations to left and right have leaded casements under wood lintels. Interior: first floor noted as having nesting boxes.

{3} Photographs;

{4} Undated photo;


<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 4/315 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> 1986, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), G05 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN100394.

<3> Collins P., 1972, Dovecotes: With Particular Reference to the Dovecotes of Northamptonshire (Dissertation). SNN71824.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Wilby (Photographs). SNN114178.

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. 4/315.
  • <2> Catalogue: 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"). Borough of Wellingborough. Dept. of Environment. G05 (unchecked).
  • <3> Dissertation: Collins P.. 1972. Dovecotes: With Particular Reference to the Dovecotes of Northamptonshire.
  • <4> Photographs: Photographs of buildings in Wilby.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SP 86622 65938 (5m by 6m) Approximate
Civil Parish WILBY, North Northamptonshire (formerly Wellingborough District)

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Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Oct 5 2022 2:40PM

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