Barnburgh Dovecote
Barnburgh Hall Gardens, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7DS
This is a Grade II* scheduled monument and was built for the residents of Barnburgh Hall in the late 16th or early 17th century. It is estimated that it might have housed up to 2000 birds in its heyday. Sadly the National Coal Board had Barnburgh Hall demolished in 1969 - claiming that it was suffering from mining subsidence, however, the dovecote, stable block and gardener's cottage survived and the dovecote is now cared for by the residents of the new development built on the site of the old hall. It is only open to visitors for one weekend a year and provides an opportunity to see a fine example of an original octagonal limestone dovecote which is exceptionally well preserved.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Barnburgh Hall Gardens, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7DS
- Contact on day:
- John Bennett
- Telephone number:
- +447974007841
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are no steps, however the flooring inside the dovecote is uneven and may be unsuitable for persons with walking difficulties.
Additional information
This is a unique opportunity to see a fine example of an original octagonal limestone dovecote that is exceptionally well preserved. Entrance to the dovecote is free and everyone is welcome. The dovecote is a historic scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building. Standing on the grounds of the old Barnburgh Hall which was demolished in 1967, the dovecote dates back to around the 15th century and was once home to the family of Thomas More, Chancellor during the reign of Henry VIII. The dovecote was a wedding gift from Thomas More when his son John More married Anne Cresacre.
