Dovecote approximately 15 metres east of Woolpits Farmhouse (EHER 27541)

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Summary

17th century timber-framed dovecote.

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Grid reference	TL 6921 2622 (point)
Civil Parish	BARDFIELD SALING, BRAINTREE, ESSEX

Type and Period

DOVECOTE (17th century - 1601 AD to 1700 AD)

Description

Dovecote of the 17th century. It is timber-framed and plastered on a brick plinth. The dovecote has a square and hipped red plain tiled roof. It has a timber louvre with hipped red plain tiled roof surmounted by a weathervane. Reputed to contain clay nests on upper floor (RCHM 9). <1>

Sources

<1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).

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