Exploring Building History
  • Blogs
  • About Me
  • Downloads
Select Page
Statement Dovecotes Part 2 – 16th C Pigeon House at Athelhampton House, Dorset

Statement Dovecotes Part 2 – 16th C Pigeon House at Athelhampton House, Dorset

Aug 18, 2019

The early-16thC dovecote or pigeon house at Athelhampton House sits in a solitary position close to the main house. It was meant to be seen and admired in form and function. Its practical function was to provide the best conditions for the pigeon parents to raise the...
Statement Dovecotes Part 1: 15th C Pigeon House at Palmer’s Farm, Wilmcote

Statement Dovecotes Part 1: 15th C Pigeon House at Palmer’s Farm, Wilmcote

Aug 16, 2019

Palmer’s Farm Dovecote (right-hand building) – part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust at Mary Arden’s Farm A few days ago, there was a great scrabbling in the garden. I rushed out to discover the dog had captured and dispatched a pigeon. Whilst upset at the demise...

Recent Posts

  • All Saints’ Church, York: Pricke of Conscience Window – Morality in Stained Glass 15th-C Style
  • The Sign of the Angel at Lacock: Late 15th C Inn named after a gold coin
  • Images of the Medieval Church: Stained Glass at All Saints’ York – Angels, Acts of Mercy & Spectacles
  • Glastonbury Abbey’s Hospitium: The George & Pilgrims’ Inn
  • The George Inn, Norton St Philip: Wine, Wool & Worship

ARCHIVE

Categories

Follow Us

Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
TEXT ON THIS BLOG & WEBSITE IS COPYRIGHT © 2021 Mary Chisholm
PHOTOGRAPHS ON THIS BLOG & WEBSITE ARE COPYRIGHT © 2021 Mary Chisholm (unless otherwise credited)
website by teapot creative
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkCookie Policy