Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CM152
Name
Coleman Dovecot
Date of Designation
01/11/1951
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Kidwelly
Easting
239640
Northing
207188
Broad Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Site Type
dovecote
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a dovecote, dating to the medieval period. A dovecote is a house for doves and pigeons, usually placed at a height above the ground, with openings and provision inside for roosting and breeding. Coleman Dovecot is circular and has an internal diameter of 8ft and measures 16ft from the floor to the top of the domed roof. All of the pigeon holes are complete and there is a square headed low door.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval agricultural and settlement organisation. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.