Bruton Dovecote
Limestone tower in Bruton, Somerset, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bruton Dovecote is a limestone tower that was built between the 15th and 17th century in Bruton in the English county of Somerset. The structure was once used as a dovecote, and may have been a watchtower or prospect tower prior to this. It is a Grade II* listed building[1] and scheduled monument.[2][3][4]
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Bruton Dovecote | |
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Location | Bruton, Somerset, England |
Coordinates | 51°06′29″N 2°27′11″W |
Area | 6 square metres (65 sq ft) |
Built | 16th or 17th century |
Owner | National Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Dovecote about 370 metres South of Bruton Church (also known as Pigeon Tower) |
Designated | 24 March 1961[1] |
Reference no. | 1056424 |
Official name | Prospect tower 230 m south of King's School |
Designated | 14 February 1953[2] |
Reference no. | 1019895 |
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It has been associated with Bruton Abbey and the Berkley family who owned the estate after the dissolution. It is known that the conversion to house pigeons and doves took place around 1780. It was acquired by the National Trust in 1915 and they have managed the site since then undertaking restoration work.