Willington Dovecote - Willington, Bedfordshire, UK
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N 52° 08.198 W 000° 23.063
30U E 679001 N 5779461
The old manorial buildings in Willington village, Bedfordshire include this stunning dovecote.
Waymark Code: WM16910
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/04/2022
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These buildings are Tudor design and consist of a Dovecote and Stables on the old Manor farmyard. The Dovecote has 1500 nesting boxes inside and was built by John Gostwick in about 1543.
The Stables stand on the opposite side of the road and were built in about 1539.
There is a small car parking area and the village Church stands nearby.
(If known) Approximately how many pigeonholes in the dovecote?: 1500
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