Bruton Dovecote

It seems likely that this square three storey structure was originally erected as a watch tower. From surviving relieving arches it appears that the building at one time had four two light windows on the middle floor and possibly a door opening on the south-west elevation. Cared for by the National Trust and is free to visit.
Its history is as follows:
DOVECOTE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
TOWER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WATCH TOWER (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
DOVECOTE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYrkCzGEnYU

Peter_Private_Box, menonfire, Gudrun, neira-Dan and 27 other people have particularly liked this photo

41 comments - The latest ones

Malik Raoulda ^club

D'une grande sobriété,la série est vraiment remarquable et apaisante.
Agréable semaine.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much for your kind comments Malik.
Wishing you a good new week.

3 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Lovely capture and an interesting history.
Like the second PiP most.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap.
Take care.

3 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Impressive, Rosa ! And thanks for the interesting informations ! Have a nice and safe week ahead !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich.
Take care & have a good week.

3 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Unusual and interesting!!!!!!!!
Have a nice new week!!!!!!********

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thank you very much Nouchet.
Wishing you a good new week.

3 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Interesting medieval tower !!!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you Marie-claire.
Take care!

3 years ago.

HappySnapper

Seems a bit extravagant as a Dovecote, but when riches are meaningless for those who are rich then why not!. As a watch tower, yes it does seem to hold a commanding position.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to HappySnapper

I'm sure it wasn't originally a dovecote Maurice, but it was full of pigeons cooing on the day I took this :) There are some great views from up there.

3 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

I would never have guessed it was a watch tower or a dovecote, I would have thought a folly, but it doesn't really matter...........it's still quite beautiful and fits into the landscape very well. It sits nicely in a sea of green and yellow and looks splendid against the sky. I also like the perspective in the first PiP and the tiny little bird.

The view from the church in the 2nd PiP is lovely too. All very well composed and taken Rosa.

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

There was once an Augustinian Monastery in Bruton Keith and would guess the tower was part of it inside the walls all around parts of the town.
Thank you for your kind comments on all pic's. There are some great views from up there.

3 years ago.

Jean

At first glance I thought you had moved to the borders which is full of pele towers like this in Scotland and in England. Wouldn't have had windows like that when built through. The entrance was often on the first floor and the ground floor used for shutting away livestock when the reivers arrived. It's in a good position for keeping an eye on things and looks beautiful. I like the portrait view with the bird and the more distant view as well. All three are so good it is hard to choose. Stay well and have a good week.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Jean

I can well imagine they were much needed in their time Jean. I only went 4 miles for this one...Scotland's a bit too far at the moment ;-)) Thank you so much for your kind comments on all three shots. Much appreciated. Take care and have a good week.

3 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

★彡 Good work. ⭐ Have a lovely new week 彡★

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you June.
Wishing you a good week too.

3 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Lovely dookit, Rosa, with a very interesting history. Stay safe. Cheers, Joe

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you very much Joe.
Take care and have a good new week.
Cheers, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Peter Castell ^club

A nice set of images I like the first one best because it stands out against the sky, I've just looked at it on Google it was good location for a watch tower not sure about a dovecote, if you haven't seen it there is some good drone footage, add the link ?? I hope you are having a nice day in the garden Rosalyn it would be better if it wasn't windy

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Thank you very much Peter. Yes a very good place for a watch tower and a dovecote once it was not used as a look out I expect. It was full of pigeons on this day. It is a lovely day here, with just a gentle breeze. We have been so lucky with the weather since this lock-down!
Take care and have a good new week.
PS. I have added the drone footage. Thank you.

3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Mooi en Interessant Rosalyn

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you very much Fred.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Interesting building and a varied history Rosa.
Nice series of images in very lovely light,

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Roger. I was lucky with the sky on this visit.

3 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you posting your image in the group
www.ipernity.com/group/west.of.england

3 years ago.

Pam J ^club

PART OF OUR HERITAGE

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Indeed Pam. Take care and have a good day.

3 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

I know nothing of dovecotes (we don't have any here), but good images of this interesting old tower, Rosa.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

There are a lot of them scattered about this country George. This was not originally a dovecote from what I have read, but certainly was when it was no longer needed as a watchtower.
Many thanks for your kind comments.

3 years ago.

Adele ^club

A beautiful solitary tower, which has become part of the landscape so nicely!
My favourite picture is the second,but the whole series is fascinating, with interesting information.
Have a nice evening and take care, dear Rosa

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Adele ^club

Thank you for your lovely comments Adele. I have kind of known it forever ;-))
Wishing you a nice evening too my friend. Take care.

3 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Yes, a very strange and isolated building, Rosalyn ...
The two photographs are excellent.

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you dear Christiane.
It would once have been inside the walls of a Priory.

3 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

superbe angle et rendu

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Merci beaucoup Dan.

3 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

This is not just a dovecote but a veritable dove palace!

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Yes! They are very lucky :)

3 years ago.

menonfire ^club

Ein wunderbarer alter Turm und toll in Szene gesetzt !

3 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club has replied to menonfire ^club

Thank you Maik.

3 years ago.

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