Dove Cottage is a Grade II listed building in the North Hertfordshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 28 May 1987. Dovecote.

Dove Cottage

WRENN ID
riven-rampart-aspen
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
North Hertfordshire
Country
England
Date first listed
28 May 1987
Type
Dovecote
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

Dove Cottage is a former dovecote that has been converted into a house. It dates back to the 16th century but was altered into a residence in the late 19th century, with additional extensions added to the north and east in the late 20th century. The building is constructed of narrow red brick in English bond, featuring blue headers in a diaper pattern. It has a steep red tile hipped roof with large gablets on the east and west sides, which are currently covered in pargetting but once had entrances for doves.

The structure is two stories tall and square in shape, with a projecting plinth and a roof height that matches the building's height minus the plinth. An 1830 drawing by Buckler shows the entrance located in the middle of the north side, along with a continuous eaves cove that has since been removed. The main facade now faces west and includes a central three-light casement window on the first floor, with a similar window to the left of the door. Both ground floor openings feature cambered arches with projecting brick labels. The entrance is a half-glazed plank door, and the plinth is chamfered and offset. There is a central internal chimney. The cottage is situated next to the priory stew-pond.

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