Castles · South East England
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot
In or near North Leigh.
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Finstock · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote features the picturesque ruins of a 15th-century manor house set beside the River Windrush. Visitors can explore the remains of the hall, tower, and a dovecote, which reflect the historical significance of the site and its former inhabitants. The site is primarily for exterior viewing, with no facilities available on-site.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot is a historic site located in the West Midlands, postcode OX29. The ruins of the hall date from the 15th century, showcasing the remains of a manor house that was once a significant residence. The site includes a distinctive dovecot, a structure used for breeding pigeons, reflecting the estate's former agricultural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7997, -1.5308
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Minster Lovell
- Postcode
- OX29 0RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Nearest railway station
- Finstock — 7.2 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable daylight hours; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/871921861 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot?
- Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX29 0RR), in the parish of Minster Lovell.
- What is Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot?
- Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot?
- The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX29 0RR.
- Is Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot a protected site?
- Yes — Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot charge admission?
- Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecot?
- The nearest railway station is Finstock, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX29 0RR.