History in Structure

Dovecote, 120 Metres North of Headlam Hall

A Grade II Listed Building in Headlam, County Durham

We don't have any photos of this building yet. Why don't you be the first to send us one?

Upload Photo »

Approximate Location Map
Large Map »

Coordinates

Latitude: 54.5659 / 54°33'57"N

Longitude: -1.7216 / 1°43'17"W

OS Eastings: 418096

OS Northings: 519002

OS Grid: NZ180190

Mapcode National: GBR JHFN.20

Mapcode Global: WHC5M.JHDJ

Plus Code: 9C6WH78H+98

Entry Name: Dovecote, 120 Metres North of Headlam Hall

Listing Date: 4 July 1985

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1121083

English Heritage Legacy ID: 111096

ID on this website: 101121083

Location: Headlam, County Durham, DL2

County: County Durham

Civil Parish: Headlam

Traditional County: Durham

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): County Durham

Church of England Parish: Gainford

Church of England Diocese: Durham

Tagged with: Dovecote

Find accommodation in
Gainford

Description


NZ 11 NE HEADLAM THE GREEN
(North side)

6/12 Dovecote,120 metres north
of Headlam Hall

II

Dovecote. C17 or earlier. Sandstone rubble exterior and dressed
sandstone interior. Circular plan, about 5 metres in diameter. Tapering,
slightly-convex elevation, about 4 metres high, has two stages defined by
projecting stone bands. Small opening at ground level has chamfered surround.
Interior has nesting boxes and alighting ledges. Domed roof of rubble has
collapsed into interior.

Derelict at time of survey.


Listing NGR: NZ1809619002

External Links

External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.

Recommended Books

Other nearby listed buildings

BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. All government data published here is used under licence. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself.

British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website.