Description

ST 77 NE DODINGTON C.P. DODINGTON PARK

6/71 Ornamental pigeon loft about 80
metres east of Cascade Building
G.V.
II

Ornamental pigeon loft, possibly incorporating former ice house (situated east of
lake), now folly. Early C19. Limestone ashlar, rubble with stone dressings to
north and west. Picturesque Gothic style. North elevation has tower with
central pointed arched window, ogee multifoil inner head, moulded surround, hollow-
chamfered hood mould with stops; weathered plinth has square-headed opening in
chamfered surround, ashlar long and short quoins, cornice and embattled parapet
carried round side elevations. Left return has pointed arched opening blocked in
brick, with ball at point of arch. Right return has small pigeon entry and perch
in moulded stone surround, to right aloggia on plinth, with large pointed
segmental-headed arch opening to cellar recess, with keystone, arms of Codrington
family set on shield in recess above keystone; to each side of shield a pierced
balustrade, moulded balusters with pointed arch between each, corner die to right
has panel to side with 3 blank inverted shields. Rear of loggia has stone
benches, and plain pier at south east corner with raised panels to sides; rear of
tower has pointed arched door, cornice returned from front and plain parapet.
Interior: pigeon holes to each side of front window, small stone fireplace to
left with trefoil head and pointed arch, stone mantel over. Important landscape
feature of Dodington Park (q.v.) on small hill overlooking lake.

Listing NGR: ST7539179935

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26506439

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