Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21064
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
14/02/1952
Date of Amendment
09/12/1998
Name of Property
Dovecote at Van House
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Community
Van
Town
Locality
Van
Easting
316673
Northing
186929
Street Side
Location
Approximately 80m N of Van House and standing in open ground overlooking Caerphilly to W.
Description
Broad Class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Period
History
Built as a dovecote serving Van House and probably C16, most likely part of the rebuilding of Van House with gatehouse and terraced garden c1583 by Thomas Lewis. The dovecote partially collapsed in 1947 in severe weather but has been restored using a photograph of c1910.
Exterior
Circular dovecote with a domed roof which has an opening in the apex. Of rubble sandstone substantially renewed. In the S wall is a renewed doorway with 2-centred head.
Interior
The interior retains stone nesting boxes.
Reason for designation
Notwithstanding restoration, included as a good example of a late medieval dovecote and for group value with Van House and gatehouse.
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