Grade II listed · Newark and Sherwood

Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote

Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote is a Grade II listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 19 September 1985. It is one of 1,295 Grade II entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 57% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1045942
Date first listed	19 September 1985
Local planning authority	Newark and Sherwood
Location	53.20307, -0.84379 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1045942

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newark and Sherwood will require for your works on Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial 30 Metres South of Church of All Saints	II	94 m
Church of All Saints	I	107 m
Stable and pigeoncote at Sunnyside Farm House	II	283 m
Scarthingmoor House	II	1.2 km
Scarthingmoor Mill Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Pigeoncote at the Manor House	II	2.2 km
The Manor House and Boundary Wall	II	2.2 km
The Pinfold	II	2.2 km
Moorhouse Chapel	II*	2.3 km
Snowdrop Cottage	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote listed?

Yes. Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1045942, first listed on 19 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote House and Adjoining Pigeoncote?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.