More information : At [TQ 8222 5291] is the building known as the "Chapel". It is a late 16th century domestic building of two storeys, now used as a store.
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Larger Dovecote at TQ 822 529 in grounds of former Leeds Priory, Grade II. Dovecote. Mid to late 16th century, altered late 18th century. Roughly one yard north of, and aligned with, smaller dovecote. Scheduled as an Ancient Monument. (2)
The pigeon house (or houses) is at present still standing though in urgent need of repair. Originally a single building on a rubble plinth with diaper brickwork and a crowster gable it has at some point been divided in two to provide part pigeon house and part accommodation. All roof timbers and floor timbers have collapsed into the building. It would be worthwhile to recover and replace them as the roof is of interest. (3)
Additional bibliography. (4)
The dovecot is in a poor state; the four walls survive intact - but
only just - and the timbers of the collapsed roof and floor lie
rotting in the interior. Many of the nesting boxes survive. (5)
Additional bibliography. (6)(7)
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