Dovecote To The East Of Allington Castle is a Grade II listed building in the Maidstone local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 July 1951. Dovecote.

Dovecote To The East Of Allington Castle

WRENN ID
lesser-foundation-ochre
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Maidstone
Country
England
Date first listed
30 July 1951
Type
Dovecote
OS grid reference
TQ 752 579
Coordinates
51.29373, 0.512
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The dovecote to the east of Allington Castle is a circular stone structure built in the 12th century, making it one of a pair originally part of the castle that was destroyed in 1174. It is noted by Lord Conway as possibly the earliest dovecote in England. Although it no longer has a roof, it still retains its pigeon holes. This dovecote is included in a group of listed buildings at Allington Castle.

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