Dovecote Approximately 220 Metres South East Of Northbrook Farmhouse

The dovecote, located approximately 220 meters southeast of Northbrook Farmhouse, dates from the late 17th century to early 18th century and is now used as a sheltershed. It is constructed of chequer brick featuring flared headers and has a Welsh-slate roof with a rectangular plan. The walls are accented with 4-course rusticated quoins and a projecting brick band. The front of the dovecote includes a small central doorway, framed heavily, and topped with a gauged flat arch that has a keystone carved with acanthus. The ends of the structure have small openings positioned at a high level, while there are inserted openings at the rear and on the right end. The roof is hipped. Inside, there are two square chambers lined with brick nesting boxes, and a door that opens into a recess in the central cross wall. The site of Northbrook was once home to a mansion belonging to the Dashwood family, which was demolished in 1750.