| Bruton Dovecote | |
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| Location | Bruton, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 51°06′29″N 2°27′11″W / 51.10806°N 2.45306°W |
| Area | 6 square metres (65 sq ft) |
| Built | 16th or 17th century |
| Owner | National Trust |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Dovecote about 370 metres South of Bruton Church (also known as Pigeon Tower) |
| Designated | 24 March 1961[1] |
| Reference no. | 1056424 |
| Official name | Prospect tower 230 m south of King's School |
| Designated | 14 February 1953[2] |
| Reference no. | 1019895 |
  Location of Bruton Dovecote in Somerset | |
The Bruton Dovecote is a limestone tower that was built between the 15th and 17th century in Bruton in the English county of Somerset. The structure was once used as a dovecote, and may have been a watchtower or prospect tower prior to this. It is a Grade II* listed building[1] and scheduled monument.[2][3][4]
It has been associated with Bruton Abbey and the Berkley family who owned the estate after the dissolution. It is known that the conversion to house pigeons and doves took place around 1780. It was acquired by the National Trust in 1915 and they have managed the site since then undertaking restoration work.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Dovecote about 370 metres South of Bruton Church (1056424)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Prospect tower 230 m south of King's School (1019895)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Dovecote, about 370 metres South of Bruton Church (also known as Pigeon Tower), Park Wall (North side), Bruton". Somerset Historic Environment Record. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Bruton Abbey". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 30 December 2013.