Dovecote Situated Approximately 40 Metres To West Of South End Of Thorp Arch Bridge

This dovecote, dating from the early to mid-18th century and restored in the 20th century, is located approximately 40 meters west of the south end of Thorp Arch Bridge. It is constructed from coursed, squared magnesian limestone and features a stone slate roof. The building is one storey with a half-basement and has a square single cell design.

On the south-west side, there is a doorway with a renewed door beneath a plain lintel, and a continuous stone ledge over the door with a small louvred opening above it. The eaves band leads to a hipped roof topped with a ball finial. The rear of the dovecote has a battered basement storey with a recessed, square-headed doorway beneath a deep band and a shallower plinth band, along with a blind opening above a perching ledge. The right return features a stone ledge that extends from the front, with a similar louvred opening above.

Inside, the upper floor is lined with nesting holes divided by stone blocks and includes stone ledges, while the roof structure is from the 20th century. The dovecote is situated in the corner of Rudgates Builders' yard.