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Dovecote Abbotsbury Abbey
Hob Uid: 450463
Location : Dorset Abbotsbury
Grid Ref : SY5787008503
Summary : To the east of the Tithe Barn at the Abbey of St Peter is a dovecote which is thought to be a relic of the monastery. The dovecote dates from the 15th century with 18th century alterations. It is a rectangular-shaped, stone-built dovecote with clay tiled and stone roof and modern attic-type windows. There are two small square doorways with stone surrounds on the north side. The interior is divided by a cross-wall and is fitted with nests.
More information : [SY 57878503] Dovecot [GT] (1) The Pigeon House is a gabled rectangular building of uncertain date, but was much altered in the 17th or 18th centuries. The interior is divided by a cross-wall and is fitted with nests. (2) Scheduled as an Ancient monument. (3) A stone dovecot which is a relic of the monastery. (4) A rectangular-shaped, stone-built dovecot with tiled and stone roof and modern attic-type windows. There are two small square doorways with stone surrounds on the north side. The interior could not be inspected. Dates in Source 2 accepted. (5) Pigeon House. Rubble and tiled. Coped gables. Oblong plan. Medieval in origin but repaired and re-roofed in 17th century. Grade II. (6) SY 5785 ABBOTSBURY CHURCH STREET, EAST SIDE 10/18 Pigeon House. 26.1.56 GV II* Pigeon House. C15 with C18 alterations. Rubble-stone walls. Stone gable-copings with scrolled kneelers, C18. Re-used apex-blocks. Clay-tile roof with stone slabs at the eaves. Two 2-light dormers with hipped tile roofs and 2 metal louvres over. 2 low doors, evenly spaced on south wall, 1.2m high and 600mm wide. Chamfered jambs and head. plank doors with strap-hinges. Scheduled Ancient Monument. (7)

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Source details : Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Provisional Historic Houses Record) Dorchester Rural District October 1951 p2
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Source details : English Heritage Schedule Entry 16/05/1997
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15
Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1400
Monument Type : Dovecote
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C18 alterations
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Dovecote
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : DO 49
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 22961
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 105137
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SY 58 NE 85
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Relationship type : Is referred to by

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1955-03-23
End Date : 1955-03-23

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Dovecote Abbotsbury Abbey