Willington Dovecote & Stables is a National Trust property. The property is a 16th-century stable and stone dovecote, which contains nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons.
The dovecote and stables themselves were commissioned by Sir John Gostwick. Completed in around 1541, they were made from the remains of a manorial complex, and include stones most likely taken from local priories, in particular, Newnham Priory, after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
A signature on the stone above the fireplace in the stables reads "John Bunyan", but its authenticity has not been proven.
I will post a pic of the dovecote in my album "Even More"
A lovely shot. I know Willington for the garden centre and the Danish Camp, but have never visited the dovecote nor realised that it was a National Trust property. (We live in Eaton Socon which is attached to St. Neots, so must be very close to you. We should meet up some time.)
@busylady What a small world - I used to live in Eaton Socon until I met my husband about 16 years ago. Yes it would be nice to meet. Let me know if you come to Willington and you can in for coffee or I could meet you somewhere your way
