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Monument Number 410511
Hob Uid: 410511
Location : Kent Sevenoaks Eynsford
Grid Ref : TQ5309064530
Summary : An 18th century dovecote at Lullingstone Castle. Octagonal building faced with flints and red brick quoins at the angles of each side. Slate roof.
More information : [TQ 5309 6453] Dovecote in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle (TQ 56 SW 18). 18th century octagonal building, faced with flints with red brick quoins. Slate roof. (1) Dovecot at Lullingstone Castle, Grade II, Lullingstone Lane. 18th century. (For full description see list.) (2) The dovecote at Lullingstone Castle (TQ 56 SW 18) is contemporary withthe Tudor Gateway (TQ 56 SW 58) and was probably built either by Sir William Peche or by his son, Sir John Peche. The dovecote is about 100 yards from the castle and church. It is octagonal in plan, and built of flint and red brick with a conical roof. The "potence" is still in position. (3)

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Source details : MHLG Schedule Dartford 3541 (1952)
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Dist of Sevenoaks Kent Oct 1982 24-25
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Source details : 1934
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built C18
Monument End Date : 1799
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Dovecote
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 411978
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 56 SW 92
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Monument Number 410511