Dovecote at Hellens Manor
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Dovecote at Hellens Manor
Image: © Philip Halling Taken: 10 Jun 2007
The rare octagonal dovecote was built in 1641, it contains the date of construction and the initials 'W' 'F' 'M' in the brickwork. The initials are those of Fulke and Margaret Walwyn who lived at Hellens Manor at the time.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.99692
Longitude
-2.495606