Dovecote 160 metres north west of Coombe Place, Offham, Hamsey, Lewes - South Downs (NP)

Early C19 dovecote within the grounds of Coombe Place. Ornate octagonal building of flint with dressings and quoins of red and grey brick. Water ingress and collapse of chalk and brick nesting boxes inside is the cause of risk. The roof has recently been replaced and works are due to commence on the interior in the summer of 2024.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Dovecote 160m north west of Coombe Place

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1019248

Local Planning Authority:

South Downs (NP)

Site Type:

Agriculture and subsistence > Dovecote

Location

Building Name:

Dovecote 160 metres north west of Coombe Place

Locality:

Offham

County:

East Sussex

District / Borough:

Lewes

Parish:

Hamsey

National Park:

South Downs (NP)

Parliamentary Constituency:

East Grinstead and Uckfield

Region:

London and South East

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:

Scheduled Monument, LB grade II