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Apethorpe Hall, Apethorpe, Northamptonshire. The Dovecot Roof - Historic Buildings Report |
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Historic England Research Reports
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
The circular Dovecote was built as an eye-catcher in the grounds of Apethorpe Hall in c.1740, probably to the design of Roger Morris. The roof structure was largely dismantled to carry out repairs in summer 2011, in association with a programme of recording and analysis. Its original domed roof structure survived in very complete form, though in dilapidated condition. Built of oak, the roof structure is ingenious, combining traditional carpentry with widespread use of 'forelock' bolts, a type which was a precursor to bolts with screw threads and nuts. However, the design form, with a dome rising above a low-pitched 'skirt' roof, was over-ambitious and suffered early structural failure. After falling out of use in the 19th century, the Dovecote was converted to serve as a water tower. |
Author: |
M Jeffs
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Publisher: |
Historic England
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Northamptonshire SMR (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2013
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Apethorpe Hall Dovecot Roof |
Parish: |
APETHORPE |
District: |
North Northamptonshire |
County: |
Northamptonshire |
Country: |
England |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Apethorpe Hall Apethorpe Northamptonshire |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Dovecote |
Location - Auto Detected: |
Apethorpe Hall |
Grid Reference: 502188, 295594 (Easting, Northing)
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OASIS Id: |
englishh2-148987 |
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19/2013 |
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Note: |
A4 heat-bound report
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Created Date: |
25 Nov 2016 |