Listed Building record TQ 75 NE 774 - DOVECOTE TO THE EAST OF ALLINGTON CASTLE

Summary

Grade II listed building. A dovecote at Allington Castle (TQ 75 NE 21), one of a pair built in the 12th century as part of the first castle, which was destroyed during the reign of Henry II (1154-1189). They have been described as the earliest dovecotes in England. A circular stone building now lacking a roof but retaining the pigeonholes.

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Grid reference TQ 7523 5795 (point)
Map sheet TQ75NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT

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The following text is from the original listed building designation:
CASTLE ROAD 1. 5278 ALLINGTON (South East Side) Dovecote to the east of Allington Castle TQ 75 NE 9/223 30.7.5l. II GV
2. One of a pair built in the C12 as part of the Castle which was destroyed in 1174. Said by Lord Conway to be the earliest dovecote in England. A circular stone dovecote without a roof but retaining the pigeon holes.
All the listed buildings at Allington Castle form a group.
Listing NGR: TQ7522157907 (1)

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Historic England archive material: BF086319 ALLINGTON CASTLE, CASTLE ROAD, ALLINGTON, MAIDSTONE


<1> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

<2> English Heritage, 1995, Monuments Protection Programme, Step 1 Report - Dovecotes (Unpublished document). SKE16578.

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  • <1> Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
  • <2> Unpublished document: English Heritage. 1995. Monuments Protection Programme, Step 1 Report - Dovecotes.

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  • Non-Intrusive Event: Investigation by RCHME/EH Architectural Survey (EKE19937)

Record last edited

Nov 6 2025 11:59AM