NHER 13376 (Building record) - 19th century dovecote in Elmham Park

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Summary

A tall circular red brick dovecote of 1840 with a conical slate roof and a cupola. It bears the crest of Lord Sonde. Set halfway up the walls there are a series of double access holes, each with a little 'landing stage' for the doves.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1077379: DOVECOTE AT TF98542181

Location

Map sheet	TF92SE
Civil Parish	NORTH ELMHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Dovecote. 1840.
Brick, circular, tall. Double row of windows, some blocked, entrance holes with wooden perch brackets between. Conical roof with cupola.
Information from [1].

23 November 1978. Visit.
Bears Lord Sonde's crest. Weathervane on top. Doorway with ornamented hood. Dentilled cornice.
Specifications for repair and plans (S1) in file.

December 2001.
Under negotiation.
E. Rose (NLA), 17 December 2001.

See newspaper article (S2) on dovecotes in file.
M. Horlock (NLA), 19 August 2002.

Associated Sources (5)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
--- SNF92728 Unpublished Document: Ellson, J. H. 2000. Specification of Works required to Repair and Redecorate the Exterior of the Dovecote at Elmham Park, North Elmham, Norfolk.
<S1> SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
<S2> SNF50991 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2002. Pure content. 17 August.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

DOVECOTE (19th Century to 21st Century - 1840 AD to 2100 AD)

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North Elmham (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Mar 12 2015 12:33PM