Dove Cote To North Of Gayton Hall is a Grade II* listed building in the Wirral local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 November 1962. Dovecote.

Dove Cote To North Of Gayton Hall

WRENN ID
blind-joist-river
Grade
II*
Local Planning Authority
Wirral
Country
England
Date first listed
15 November 1962
Type
Dovecote
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The dove cote located to the north of Gayton Hall is a notable structure dating from 1663, as indicated by the inscribed lintel "16 EGK 63" (Edward Glegg). It features an octagonal plan constructed of brick with stone dressings and a stone base. The building has a stone string course and a top cornice. The entrance is characterized by flush quoins and a plain, inscribed lintel. There are two vertical bull's eye openings, one located above the entrance and another at the rear. Inside, the walls are lined with brick nesting boxes, although the central post is missing.

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