Dovecot, Swinton House

The Dovecot at Swinton House dates back to 1746 and underwent repairs in the later 20th century. It features a circular plan with a conical roof that is topped by a conical-capped drum, which is partly timber and partly slated. The exterior is made of harl-pointed sandstone rubble, with some sections of whinstone, and has red sandstone dressings along with some brick repairs. There is a dividing rat course or alighting ledge and a moulded eaves course. The east elevation has a square-headed entrance, although the door is missing, and above it is a rectangular plaque inscribed with '1746'. There is also a part-blocked square-headed opening on the southwest side. The upper drum has arched flight holes and some projecting ledges, all covered by grey slate roofs.

Inside, there are 797 nesting boxes arranged in tiers along the walls, and the roof is open timber. The potence and ladders are missing.