Dovecote at Shenton Hall
Dovecote at Shenton Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Hinckley and Bosworth, first listed on 7 November 1966. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 353 listed buildings in Hinckley and Bosworth; 8% of Hinckley and Bosworth’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Dovecote at Shenton Hall |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1074248 |
| Date first listed | 7 November 1966 |
| Local planning authority | Hinckley and Bosworth |
| Location | 52.59906, -1.43037 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1074248 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Hinckley and Bosworth will require for your works on Dovecote at Shenton Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 at Shenton Hall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Evangelist | II* | 46 m |
| Shenton Hall | II* | 51 m |
| Gatehouse to Shenton Hall | II* | 56 m |
| Shenton War Memorial | II | 65 m |
| K6 Telephone Kiosk, Shenton | II | 91 m |
| Ivy House Farmhouse | II | 185 m |
| Stud Farmhouse and Farm Buildings | II | 194 m |
| Fomer Farmhouse | II | 218 m |
| Top House Farmhouse | II | 236 m |
| White Moors Farmhouse | II | 240 m |