Dovecotes

The late Peter Hansell and his wife Jean, both retired physicians, spent many years travelling and researching for a detailed study of dovecotes and related topcis, with particular reference to Great Britain. Armed with cameras and noteboooks, they have combined the pleasures of exploration in both urban areas and unspoilt countryside with the joys of discovering not only dovecotes, but many kind and generous people whose land they stand.

• The pigeon and its uses; Sites and rights; Circular dovecotes; Square and rectangular designs; Octagonal dovecotes; Interior design; Architectural fancies; Courtyards and farm buildings; Ruins, repairs and innovations; Further reading; Places to visit