Dovecote at Howe Hall (EHER 35629)
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Summary
Nineteenth century square-shaped dovecote.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 4930 3869 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLEBURY, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
2022. Building survey.
Despite its listing as a 17th or 18th century structure, the square timber-framed and rendered dovecote 2 m west of the house is a late example of the traditional form built in the first quarter of the 19th century. Its narrow studs interrupted by straight diagonal braces are typical of that period, and it was not shown on the enclosure map of circa 1805 – although the adjoining ‘Dovehouse Close’ suggests it replaced a predecessor in the immediate vicinity. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX74264 Building Recording Report: Alston, L.. 2022. Dovecote at Howe Hall, Littlebury Green, Littlebury Historic Building Recording.