Dovecote in grounds to north of Wellhead is a Grade II listed building in the Reigate and Banstead local planning authority area, England. First listed on 31 March 1977. Dovecote.

Dovecote in grounds to north of Wellhead

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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Country
England
Date first listed
31 March 1977
Type
Dovecote
Source
Historic England listing

Description

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TQ 2853 NE 2/160

GATTON BOTTOM Merstham Dovecote in grounds to north of Wellhead

II C14 dovecote which stood originally on the land now occupied by Merstham Station. When the railway was built it was removed to the present site and re-erected on a C19 foundation of red brick with blue headers. Tall round building of coursed freestone with ogee headed openings. Interior is lined with stone shelves at intervals of about 18 ins, integral with wall construction; and on each shelf at intervals of about 2 ft 6 ins are nesting holes. A short top stage, of knapped flint with red brick dressings and corbels supporting an octagonal slated roof, was also added in C19.

Listing NGR: TQ2891853861

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