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dovecote
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dovecote, dovecot
a structure for housing pigeons, often raised on a pole or set on a wall, containing compartments for the birds to roost and lay eggs

dovecote
A structure that houses doves or pigeons; often square, hexagonal, octagonal, or round in plan and one-and-a-half or two stories high; typically topped with a finial; once popular because the birds provided a tasty source of fresh meat. The interior is honeycombed with niches in which the birds may rest. Also called a pigeon house or pigeonnier.


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FORMER Labour MP Lord Archer is to open newly refurbished dovecotes at Haden Hill House, near Rowley Regis.
Council bosses want to introduce two dovecotes - places where pigeons are encouraged to perch and nest - into Rugby town centre.
The largest grant, for pounds 84,000, will see the development of a new play area in Dovecotes, Pendeford, close to the recently restored 17th century dovecote.
 
 
 
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