Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Dovecote
In or near Hackleton.
Dovecote is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Dovecote is located in West Northamptonshire, postcode NN7 1EE, and is approximately 9.3 km from Northampton railway station. Entry is free.
About
Dovecote is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 9.3 km away. Postcode area NN7.
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From the Wikipedia article
A dovecote or dovecot , doocot (Scots) or columbarium is a structure intended to house pigeons or doves. Dovecotes may be free-standing structures in a variety of shapes, or built into the end of a house or barn. They generally contain pigeonholes for the birds to nest. Pigeons and doves were an important food source historically in the Middle East and Europe and were kept for their eggs and dung.
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Background
History
]] The oldest dovecotes are thought to have been the fortress-like dovecotes of Upper Egypt and the domed dovecotes of Iran. In these regions the droppings were used by farmers for fertilization. Pigeon droppings were also used for leather tanning and making gunpowder. In some cultures, particularly Medieval Europe, the possession of a dovecote was a symbol of status and power and was consequently regulated by law. Only nobles had this special privilege, known as droit de colombier. Many ancient manors in France and the United Kingdom have a dovecote still standing (or in ruins) in a section of the manorial enclosure, or in nearby fields. Examples include Château de Kerjean in Brittany,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2145, -0.7759
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Denton
- Postcode
- NN7 1EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 9.3 km
Sources
- osm: n1269831728 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dovecote (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dovecote?
- Dovecote is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7 1EE), in the parish of Denton.
- What is Dovecote?
- Dovecote is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dovecote?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN7 1EE.
- Is Dovecote free to visit?
- Yes, Dovecote is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dovecote?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7 1EE. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.