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Kinwarton Dovecote

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A striking circular dovecote, dating to the 14th century. Kinwarton is one of very few circular dovecotes in England, and a very fine example. It was originally part of a moated grange belonging to Evesham Abbey, but it is now the only remaining relic from the grange. We do know that a certain Robert Green gifted a dovecote to Abbot William de Boys of Evesham, but we do not know for certain that this is the same dovecote.

The walls of the dovecote are more than 3 feet thick. It is builtr of rubble with plaster rendering. The interior is lined with over 580 nesting boxes arranged in 17 layers, which were reached by a rare 'potence'; a ladder which is made to pivot around a central post.

A visit to Kinwarton can easily be combined with a trip to popular Coughton Court nearby.
Kinwarton, Alcester, Warwickshire, England, B49 6HB

About Kinwarton Dovecote
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Open daylight hours from Spring to Autumn. See National Trust website for details.
Website: Kinwarton Dovecote
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Photo Credit: David Stowell, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Inspector's House - 0.9 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Alcester, Warwickshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £220

Dorset House Cottage - 1 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Alcester, Warwickshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £420

Dorset House and Apartment - 1 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Alcester, Warwickshire Sleeps: 16 Stay from: £1920

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Travelodge Stratford/Alcester - 0.7 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Alcester, Warwickshire Stay from: £25.50

Coughton Lodge - 1.2 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Stay from: £50.00

The Globe Hotel - 1.2 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Alcester, Warwickshire Stay from: £45.00

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THE GLOBE HOTEL - 1.3 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Alcester, Worcestershire From: £65.00

The Blue Boar - 2.3 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Temple Grafton, Worcestershire From: £39.50

Corner Cottage Bed and Breakfast - 4.5 miles from Kinwarton Dovecote Redditch, Worcestershire From: £45.00

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