Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
18/12/1991
Date of Amendment
19/12/1995
Name of Property
Dovecote at Pencoed Castle
Unitary Authority
Newport
Location
Set in a field to NE of Pencoed Castle and opposite the Long Barn. Pencoed is 1km E of Llanmartin and 1km S of Llandevaud; reached along private drive from by-road off B4245.
History
Probably built c1600 to serve Pencoed Castle which is a moated site incorporating a largely C16 manor house with fine gatehouse.
Exterior
Square plan rubble dovecote, now roofless and with ruinous gables. W side has dressed stone gable window and doorway, both with relieving arches. Eaves level ledge and broadly spaced nesting boxes inside.
Reason for designation
Included for its special interest as a good example of an early dovecote and for its associations with the neighbouring Pencoed Castle.
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