Dovecote Circa 75 Metres South East Of Manor Farm

SO 93 SW ASHCHURCH FIDDINGTON

4/20 Dovecote c75m south east of Manor Farm

GV II*

Dovecote in the grounds of Manor Farm (q.v.). Dated and initialled 'I.R. 1637' and 'I.I.R. 1637' (John and Isabel Roberts) on two separate stone plaques, one set into the west facing gable, one the south. Coursed squared and dressed limestone with dressed stone quoins. Square cross-gabled plan. Two storeys with moulded plinth. Two-light ovolo-moulded stone-mullioned casements with continuous hoodmoulds towards the apex of each gable. Deep flat- chamfered string. Small, early studded plank door with strap hinges on north side facing Manor Farm within flat-chamfered 'Tudor'-arched surround with imposts and carved spandrels. Saddleback coping and moulded kneelers to gables. Pointed finials above kneelers. Finials formerly at apex of each gable (remnants of one remains at time of resurvey, March 1986). Central square access lantern with ogee-curved leaded roof. Interior not accessible. V.C.H., Vol. VIII, p 178, under Fiddington Court)

Listing NGR: SO9207630897