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Dovecote - Wikipedia A dovecote is a small, decorative shelter for pigeons, often built on top of a house It looks like a receptacle for secret messages from a fairy-tale world, and this whimsy makes up for the fact that no one actually wants pigeons roosting on their house
English Gardens: Everything You Need to Know About Dovecotes Dovecote interiors are filled with nesting holes where doves or pigeons can nest and nurture their offspring And while dovecotes—or pigeonniers as they are known in France—may seem like a romantic architectural accessory to country houses, these structures had pragmatic origins
What is a Dovecote? – Pigeonpedia A dovecote or dovecot, as it is sometimes spelt, is simply a structure built to house domesticated pigeons They are built as safe havens and a home base for the birds Today they might merely be called lofts, but their purpose hasn’t changed for time out of mind
What is a Dovecote? (with pictures) - Home Questions Answered What is a Dovecote? A dovecote or dovecot is a structure designed to house pigeons, doves, and other small birds Numerous examples of historic dovecotes can be found at various sites all over the world, and modern dovecotes are used to house racing pigeons and other hobby birds
What is a pigeon or dove house? - Birdful What are pigeon or dove houses? Pigeon or dove houses, also known as dovecotes or columbaria, are structures specifically built to house domesticated pigeons or doves They have been used for thousands of years as a source of food, fertilizer, and communication
What is a Dovecote? - The Craftsman Blog Dovecotes are small openings that encouraged doves or pigeons to nest there so the occupants could catch and eat them and also use their droppings as fertilizer for their farms Sometimes dovecotes were separate birdhouses, and other times there were incorporated into the gables of houses
What is a dovecote? Why were they built? - Naunton Dovecote What is a dovecote? Up until 1619, the law only allowed dovecotes to be built by the lord of the manor or the parish priest As markers of wealth and importance, they were often prominently sited for visitors to see