Kinwarton Dovecote

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Kinwarton Dovecote is circular 14th-century dovecote situated on the edge of the village of Kinwarton, near Alcester, Warwickshire, England. The dovecote is in the ownership of the National Trust and is a scheduled monument. [1]

The building still houses doves to this day and is noted for its "potence" (a pivoted ladder) which provides access to the nesting boxes.

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References

  1. Historic England. "Kinwarton Dovecot (1005748)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 14 January 2019.

Coordinates: 52°13.418′N1°50.828′W / 52.223633°N 1.847133°W / 52.223633; -1.847133