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Monument Number 1329117
Hob Uid: 1329117
Location : Kent Maidstone Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ7530057800
Summary : A dovecote at Allington Castle (TQ 75 NE 21), one of a pair built in the 12th century as part of the first castle, which was destroyed during the reign of Henry II (1154-1189). They have been described as the earliest dovecotes in England. A circular stone building now lacking a roof but retaining the pigeonholes.
More information : A dovecote at Allington Castle (TQ 75 NE 21), one of a pair built in the 12th century as part of the first castle, which was destroyed during the reign of Henry II (1154-1189). They have been described as the earliest dovecotes in England. A circular stone building now lacking a roof but retaining the pigeonholes. (1)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : district of Maidstone 30-JUL-1951
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built prior to 1189
Monument End Date : 1189
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Monument Type : Dovecote
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 173270
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 86319
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 75 NE 214
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 1329117