Dovecote And Barn Approximately 400 Metres To South East Of Thimbleby Hall

The dovecote and barn, located approximately 400 metres southeast of Thimbleby Hall, date from the late 18th century. The dovecote is an octagonal, two-storey structure made of ashlar stone, with a partly rendered exterior and a hipped roof covered in Welsh slate. It features a plinth, a doorway with a plain surround, and is flanked by thin rectangular openings. There is a first-floor band and frieze, with a large round-headed blind opening on the first floor, accompanied by slightly smaller similar openings. The eaves have a decorative band, and the roof is topped with a ball finial. Inside, the dovecote retains nesting boxes made from terracotta tiles.

The barn is rendered with ashlar dressings and has quoins. It includes a central boarded door, which is closely flanked by square window openings, all set in quoined surrounds. The barn also features an eaves band and a roof covered in pantiles.