The Dovecote

The Dovecote is a dovecote that has been converted into a dwelling. It was built around 1650 and restored in the mid-20th century. The structure is made of red brick in English bond, resting on a chamfered plinth, and features cut and moulded brickwork that creates an elaborate cornice. The roof is conical and covered with slates arranged in a fishscale pattern. Atop the building is an octagonal cupola, which is timber-framed and has a depressed four-centred arch on each face. This cupola also has a similar conical roof of patterned slates, topped with a wooden ball finial and a wrought iron weathervane. The dovecote has a round plan and a band that separates the two storeys. There are additions made to the rear around 1980. The front wall, which dates to the late 17th century, has been repaired and features red brick with alternating courses of stretcher bond and Flemish bond. The gabled coping has been restored. Originally, this wall was part of the southern boundary of the park belonging to Haslingfield Hall.