Pigeoncote To Home Farm

The Pigeon cote to Home Farm is a building from the mid to late 18th century, with later alterations. It is constructed of pinkish-brown brick with ashlar dressings and has a pantile roof. The structure is square in shape, consisting of a single bay and two storeys. On the east side, there are two segmentally-arched carriage entrances, although one is now blocked. The west side features a stable entrance with a plank door that has a divided overlight. There is also a pitching door on the south side, which is now blocked. A band of ashlar runs along the first floor. The east side has two segmental-arched openings, and the south side has a similar opening with a multi-paned window. The building is topped with a cavetto-moulded ashlar cornice and has a hipped roof. Inside, there are brick nesting boxes on the first floor. Originally, the structure had a glass dome at the top and a viewing platform, which was used for astronomical purposes. Home Farm is associated with Womersley Park, the seat of the Earl of Rosse, who was a keen astronomer.