Dovecote To North West Of Lytham Hall (In Woods Behind Stables)

The dovecote, located to the northwest of Lytham Hall in the woods behind the stables, dates from the late 18th century. It is constructed of red brick in Flemish bond and features a slate roof topped with a lead-capped lantern. The dovecote has an octagonal plan and is a high single storey. A stone ledge runs around the building approximately one meter below the eaves. The east side has a segmental-headed doorway and a very small six-pane window above the ledge, while rectangular windows are found on the west and northeast sides. The octagonal roof has oversailing eaves and a louvred octagonal lantern with an ogival cap that ends in a ball finial. Inside, the dovecote is lined with 850 nest boxes and includes a finely crafted single-sided timber potence that is so well balanced it can be turned with just one finger.