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

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England