Dovecote In Grounds Of Shapwick Manor is a Grade II* listed building in the Somerset local planning authority area, England. First listed on 29 March 1963. Dovecote.

Dovecote In Grounds Of Shapwick Manor

WRENN ID: grey-rotunda-sparrow
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Somerset
Country: England
Date first listed: 29 March 1963
Type: Dovecote
Source: Historic England listing

Description

ST43NW SHAPWICK CP STATION ROAD (West side)

2/30 Dovecote in grounds of Shapwick Manor

29.3.63

GV II*

Dovecote. Medieval; C18/C19 restoration; re-roofed C20, Coursed and squared lias rubble of 2 distinctly differing types, conical slate-roof, polygonal wooden turret at apex with a pilaster at each angle and arches for doves, domed lead roof with a wrought-iron finial. Circular on plan. Plinth with offset to West side; low door opening in a dressed stone surround, plank door with strap hinges; 3 two-stage buttresses to East side. Non-conforming 3-light casement inserted high up on West side. Interior lined with nesting holes from floor to eaves level.

Listing NGR: ST4177338395

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