Dovecote, circa 160 metres north east of Newton Field Centre, Newton and Little Oakley - North Northamptonshire (UA)
An exceptionally large late C16/early C17 dovecote of squared coursed limestone, closely laid in tight courses, with stone slate roof and hipped lanterns. Central coping ornamented with Tresham trefoils. Interior has around 2000 nesting boxes in two lofty chambers. Masonry is generally in fair order albeit there are a few isolated missing stones. However, roof slates and lanterns are in poor condition. Some patch roof repairs were undertaken in 2015 but the building is now in new ownership. It is deteriorating once more and re-roofing is required. Subject to occasional vandalism.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Dovecote, circa 160 metres north east of Newton Field Centre
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1192042
- Local Planning Authority:
- North Northamptonshire (UA)
- Site Type:
- Agriculture and subsistence > Dovecote
Location
- Building Name:
- Dovecote
- Unitary Authority:
- North Northamptonshire (UA)
- Parish:
- Newton and Little Oakley
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Kettering
- Region:
- Midlands
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Private
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade I, SM
Contact Details
Rachel Jordan 0121 625 6854
