Monument record MDO1780 - Dovecote at Melplash, Netherbury
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Summary
A circular stone dovecote built in the 17th century. The building has a conical roof of stone slates with a louvre at the top.
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Full Description
Royal Commission on Historical Monuments England, 1952, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume I (West), 173 (Monograph). SDO97.
‘(3) MELPLASH COURT, house and pigeon-house, 1 m. S.E. of the church. … The Pigeon-house (Plate 55), W. of the house, is a circular stone structure with a conical roof. It was built probably in the 17th century and has a square-headed doorway.’
Whitworth, Alan, 1988, Dorset Dovecotes, 16 (Monograph). SDO21751.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 483 984 (5m by 5m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY49NE |
| Civil Parish | Netherbury; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 080 059
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Netherbury 3
Record last edited
Apr 13 2026 4:04PM
