Willington dovecote

We went for a cycle ride with our Grandson today and finished up at this National Trust property. It's not often open so we were lucky to find a small tour taking place as we've never been inside before. The building was completed in 1541 and used to house 1500 pigeons. These were reared and sold for food. It was fascinating to see inside with all the little cubbyholes used for the nesting pigeons, who's young only lived for 8 weeks.
I was excited to find out that my pic of the butterfly on sedum recently was listed in the Top Twenty! That's a first for me - thank you all, I'm thrilled.

[Bob Zwolinsky]

What an interesting shape, not your usual dovecote.

[Shepherdman]

That architecture is quite continental

[Diana]

Great shot of this old yet unusual building. Such a lovely find and interesting history. Congrats on the TT, well deserved 😊

[Pat Knowles]

Well done on your TT Judith, I have never been on there ever!
Such a fascinating building….would love to go round there too…..so interesting to see this & a very unusual building!

[Fisher Family]

An attractive shot of this old and interesting building! Well done on your TT!

Ian

[Vesna]

Interesting

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Beryl Lloyd]

Amazing building !

[Babs]

What a grand residence for the doves. Congratulations on the TT.

[Carole Sandford]

That’s quite an amazing building & so old!

[Joan Robillard]

Interesting building

[bkb in the city]

That is very cool

[Issi Bannerman]

What a lovely building.

[Dione Giorgio]

Amazing building. Beautiful capture.

[wendy frost]

Interesting building and information Judith. Congratulations on your TT.

[Nina Ganci]

impressive building and info
Congratulations on reaching Top 20
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[carol white]

A super capture and interesting narrative.Fav😊

[Sh]

Good one

[Jane Pittenger]

Great textures

[KV]

Awesome!