Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse

Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 6 July 1987. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 75% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1184704
Date first listed	6 July 1987
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.05529, -2.13203 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1184704

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse, 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 About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers and Gates to North of Hatch House	II	85 m
Archway Over East Drive to Pythouse	II	101 m
Gate Piers to East Drive of Pythouse	II	120 m
Tunnel Under Pythouse Drive	II	228 m
Pythouse	II*	237 m
Monument with Statue of Nelson, the Dog	II	246 m
Pythouse Farmhouse	II	253 m
Garden Wall with Terraces, Gate Piers and Loggia at Hatch House	II	262 m
Terrace Balustrade and Steps Up to Orangery	II	278 m
Orangery at Pythouse	II	285 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse listed?

Yes. Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1184704, first listed on 6 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dovecote About 75 Metres South West of Gates to Pythouse?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.