Dunster Dovecote, Grade II* listed dovecote in Dunster, England.
The circular stone dovecote measures 19 feet in height and diameter, featuring thick walls and a conical slate roof with ventilation louvres.
Originally built for the Benedictine Priory of Dunster in the 14th century, the structure passed to the Luttrell family following the monastery dissolution in 1539.
The dovecote contained 501 nesting boxes for pigeons, which provided a sustainable source of fresh meat throughout the year for the local nobility.
The structure incorporates a revolving wooden ladder mechanism called a potence, which allows access to the upper nesting boxes without requiring maintenance.
The building underwent modifications in the 18th century, including raised floor levels and blocked lower nest holes to prevent rat infestations.
Location: Dunster
GPS coordinates: 51.18380,-3.44619
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:21
Somerset contains medieval abbeys, Norman castles, Elizabethan manors and prehistoric bridges. The region offers limestone gorges, ancient oak woodlands and beaches with geological formations. The villages feature market halls, dovecotes and small churches. The landscape shows hills with wide views, river valleys and moorlands.
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