Kinwarton Dovecote
Circular 14th-century dovecote
External repainting
Kinwarton Dovecote has just been repainted. A visit now will see it looking its best.
Kinwarton Dovecote
Overview
Circular 14th-century dovecote
A lovely and rare 14th-century circular dovecote with metre-thick walls, over 580 nesting holes and original rotating ladder, nestled in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside.
The 14th-century dating comes from the 'ogee' arch of the doorway. It is the only remaining relic of a moated grange belonging to the Abbey of Evesham, which was situated to the north-west of the Dovecote.
The squabs, or young pigeons, would have made good eating at a time of the year when fresh meat was scarce. Only the Lord of the Manor was allowed to build or own a Dovecote. The pigeons fed off the crops of the Lord and tenants alike which caused much resentment leading to court cases in this country and to revolution in France.
When you visit Kinwarton Dovecote make the most of your day by visiting nearby Coughton Court, a Tudor house set in beautiful grounds, which is roughly a ten minute drive from the dovecote.
- Telephone
- 01789400777
- kinwartondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Kinwarton Dovecote
How to get here
- Address
- Kinwarton, near Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6HB
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
Kinwarton Dovecote
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
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- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Kinwarton Dovecote
Opening times
Wednesday 18 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 19 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 20 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 21 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 22 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Monday 23 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 24 July
- Dovecote 09:00 - 18:00
Kinwarton Dovecote
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01789400777
- kinwartondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Kinwarton, near Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6HB