NHER 2970 (Building record) - Post medieval dovecote

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Summary

An 18th century brick dovecote with original nesting boxes.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TG00SW
Civil Parish HARDINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Dovecote.
Circular, brick, tiled roof, with wooden lantern with entrance holes round base. Windvane bearing peacock.
18th century.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU) 30 November 1978.

(S1) adds; nestboxes intact. Dovecote was removed intact from its original position in early 20th century.
Yet (S2) shows it in same position as now.
E. Rose (NAU) 9 August 1985.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 380.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England.
  • <S2> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-1907. Ordnance Survey Map. 25 inch to the mile. Second Edition. 1:2500.

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Record last edited

Apr 27 2016 2:28PM

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