Monument record GPP 008 - Dovecote, Chapel Farm, Gipping

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Summary

Timber framed dovecote from 17th century. Inner brick structure built after 1784, octagonal-shape cach face 8.5 ft across, 11 ft high. Building in dilapidated condition but much of the original clay daub cladding survived, coated with gas tar in the 19th century. See S1 for details and photographs.

Location

Grid reference TM 0700 6350 (point)
Map sheet TM06SE
Civil Parish GIPPING, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Timber framed dovecote from 17th century. Inner brick structure built after 1784, octagonal-shape cach face 8.5 ft across, 11 ft high. Building in dilapidated condition but much of the original clay daub cladding survived, coated with gas tar in the 19th century. See S1 for details and photographs.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S!> Bibliographic reference: McCann J. 1998. The Dovecotes of Suffolk. pp. 46-49.

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Record last edited

Jan 27 2011 11:14AM

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