Dovecote, circa 160 metres north east of Newton Field Centre, Newton and Little Oakley - Kettering
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. Two low round-headed and chamfered doors; one retains its heavy double-rebated door. Interior has around 2000 nesting boxes in two lofty chambers. Masonry is generally in fair order albeit there are a few isolated missing stones. Roof slates and lanterns are in poor condition. Some patch roof repairs undertaken in 2015 but re-roofing is required. Recently the subject of a re-use study.
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:
- Kettering
- Site Type:
- Agriculture and subsistence > Dovecote
Location
- Building Name:
- Dovecote
- County:
- Northamptonshire
- District / Borough:
- Kettering
- 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