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Dovecote Collection (#3)

"Dovecote: A Haven for Fantail Doves in Cornwall" Step into the picturesque countryside of Dovecote, Cornwall, and be enchanted by the graceful presence of Fantail Doves

Background imageDovecote Collection: Uchisar town in Cappadocia. Turkey

Uchisar town in Cappadocia. Turkey
Cave dwelling and columbariums at the valley of Uchisar town. Cappadocia, Turkey

Background imageDovecote Collection: BETHLEHEM: FAMILY. A family in a part-cave house in Bethlehem, with a swaddled baby in a hammock

BETHLEHEM: FAMILY. A family in a part-cave house in Bethlehem, with a swaddled baby in a hammock and a dovecote overhead. Photograph, c1928

Background imageDovecote Collection: View of Potrel Manor, near Dragey in Normandy (oil on canvas)

View of Potrel Manor, near Dragey in Normandy (oil on canvas)
BAL7227 View of Potrel Manor, near Dragey in Normandy (oil on canvas) by Griffier, Jan the Elder (c.1645-1718); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDovecote Collection: Salisbury, c. 1870 (w / c)

Salisbury, c. 1870 (w / c)
BAL66916 Salisbury, c.1870 (w/c) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageDovecote Collection: Figures in the Grounds of a Country House (oil on copper)

Figures in the Grounds of a Country House (oil on copper)
BAL64497 Figures in the Grounds of a Country House (oil on copper) by Oosten, Isaak van (1613-61); 31 x 42.5 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDovecote Collection: Isaac Blessing Jacob

Isaac Blessing Jacob
BAL37599 Isaac Blessing Jacob by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageDovecote Collection: Anglers in a boat with a dovecote, Jan van de Velde II, 1616

Anglers in a boat with a dovecote, Jan van de Velde II, 1616

Background imageDovecote Collection: Farm with dovecote on a river, Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1610 - 1650

Farm with dovecote on a river, Anonymous, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1610 - 1650

Background imageDovecote Collection: Pigeons (oil on canvas)

Pigeons (oil on canvas)
XKH179012 Pigeons (oil on canvas) by Victors, Jacomo (or Victor, Jacobus) (1640-1705); 81x65 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDovecote Collection: Horse with Halter, Christiaan Wilhelmus Moorrees, 1811 - 1867

Horse with Halter, Christiaan Wilhelmus Moorrees, 1811 - 1867

Background imageDovecote Collection: Pigeons, Francis Barlow, Pieter Schenk (I), 1675 - 1711

Pigeons, Francis Barlow, Pieter Schenk (I), 1675 - 1711

Background imageDovecote Collection: The Spring (oil on canvas)

The Spring (oil on canvas)
XIR16731 The Spring (oil on canvas) by Grimmer, Jacob (c.1526-89); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: previously attributed to Pieter Brueghel the Elder; Le Printemps; ); Dutch

Background imageDovecote Collection: Various poultry and a turkey, Jan Griffier (I), Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

Various poultry and a turkey, Jan Griffier (I), Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

Background imageDovecote Collection: Different poultry and a turkey, Jan Griffier I, Francis Barlow, 1655 - 1718

Different poultry and a turkey, Jan Griffier I, Francis Barlow, 1655 - 1718

Background imageDovecote Collection: Pembury Mill, Kent, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) 1853-74 (engraving)

Pembury Mill, Kent, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) 1853-74 (engraving)
XYC148722 Pembury Mill, Kent, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) 1853-74 (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageDovecote Collection: Pigeons in a dovecote, Pieter van Lisebetten, Wenceslaus Hollar, Francis Barlow

Pigeons in a dovecote, Pieter van Lisebetten, Wenceslaus Hollar, Francis Barlow, 1654 - 1678

Background imageDovecote Collection: Kolf Players and skaters on the ice near a tower, which is used as a dovecote, print

Kolf Players and skaters on the ice near a tower, which is used as a dovecote, print maker: Jan van de Velde (II), Dating 1616

Background imageDovecote Collection: Landscape with two riders, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1608

Landscape with two riders, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1608

Background imageDovecote Collection: Dovecote in rock walls in Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia

Dovecote in rock walls in Ortahisar, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia

Background imageDovecote Collection: Intricate stonework, Columbarium tower (dovecote), fortress ruins, Masada, UNESCO

Intricate stonework, Columbarium tower (dovecote), fortress ruins, Masada, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

Background imageDovecote Collection: Fairy Chimneys in Pasabag, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Fairy Chimneys in Pasabag, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
Panorama view of geologic site of Pasabag near the city of Avanos, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey.Cappadocia has a unique landscape with its rock dwellings and fairy chimneys

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 11073636

Picture No. 11073636
Garden Flowers and Dovecote Snowshill Manor, Cotswolds, UK

Background imageDovecote Collection: Dovecote at Chastleton, Oxfordshire

Dovecote at Chastleton, Oxfordshire
Dovecote in the grounds of Chastleton House, Oxfordshire, England. A Jacobean country house situated at Chastleton near Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxfordshire, England

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 11050396

Picture No. 11050396
The Dovecote in the garden at Cotehele House The house was built 1485 - 89 and is one of the least altered of the Tudor houses in the United Kingdom

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France, Burgundy, Cormatin, Chateau de Cormatin, asters and Dovecote in gardens (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageDovecote Collection: The ex - Kaisers wedding. The Dove Cot in the grounds of Doorn Castle, designed

The ex - Kaisers wedding. The Dove Cot in the grounds of Doorn Castle, designed
The ex - Kaisers wedding. The " Dove Cot " in the grounds of Doorn Castle, designed by the ex - Kaiser. 4 November 1922

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 10900498

Picture No. 10900498
Church - with timber framed Dovecote reflected in fishing pond Date:

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 10891497

Picture No. 10891497
White Homing Pigeons - on dovecote - mating pair (Columba livia domestica) Date:

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 10947776

Picture No. 10947776
White Doves - on white dovecote Lost Gardens of Heligon, Cornwall, England. Date:

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 10900686

Picture No. 10900686
The Dovecote Date:

Background imageDovecote Collection: Picture No. 10900576

Picture No. 10900576
The Dovecote Date:

Background imageDovecote Collection: Birds sheltering in a brick wall

Birds sheltering in a brick wall

Background imageDovecote Collection: 16th-century stone dovecot

16th-century stone dovecot. Large bee-hive shaped dovecot constructed from sandstone rubbble. Dovecots house birds such as pigeons and doves

Background imageDovecote Collection: Domestic Pigeon, flock gathering on roof of traditional palomar dovecote, Villagalia, Spain, april

Domestic Pigeon, flock gathering on roof of traditional palomar dovecote, Villagalia, Spain, april

Background imageDovecote Collection: Victorian stone dovecote, where pigeons were reared for food, The Duckett, Bamburgh

Victorian stone dovecote, where pigeons were reared for food, The Duckett, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, august

Background imageDovecote Collection: Domestic Dove (Columba sp. ) white fantail, adult, standing at dovecote entrance, Cornwall

Domestic Dove (Columba sp. ) white fantail, adult, standing at dovecote entrance, Cornwall, England, september
Domestic Dove (Columba sp.) white fantail, adult, standing at dovecote entrance, Cornwall, England, september

Background imageDovecote Collection: Modern dovecote on brick stand Worcestershire UK

Modern dovecote on brick stand Worcestershire UK
MAB-892 Modern dovecote on brick stand Worcestershire UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way




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"Dovecote: A Haven for Fantail Doves in Cornwall" Step into the picturesque countryside of Dovecote, Cornwall, and be enchanted by the graceful presence of Fantail Doves. Nestled within this idyllic setting, a Dovecote stands tall, offering shelter to these beautiful creatures. As you explore its interior, DP217184 captures the essence of tranquility that permeates every corner. Transport yourself back in time to a snowy February day in the 15th century with Paul Limbourg's masterpiece "Village under the Snow. " This artwork evokes a sense of nostalgia and reminds us of the enduring charm that surrounds dovecotes throughout history. Venturing beyond Cornwall, Tudor Close Hotel in Rottingdean, Sussex showcases another remarkable dovecote. Its architectural beauty harmoniously blends with nature's splendor as it provides refuge for our feathered friends. In Sapperton lies Mr. Gimson's House from The English Manor House collection—a captivating black and white photograph capturing an exquisite dovecote amidst timeless elegance. It serves as a reminder of how these structures have been an integral part of British heritage. The allure extends to coastal regions too; seaside cottages adorned with charming dovecots create an enchanting scene on paper through watercolor paintings. These artistic depictions transport us to serene coastal villages where both humans and birds find solace together. Gisborough Priory stands proudly among ancient ruins—its magnificent dovecotes stand testament to centuries-old traditions upheld within its walls. Here, pigeons once played their role as messengers or simply added life to this historical site. Beyond aesthetics lie practical purposes; maps such as Barnsley S73 0 Map, Chorley PR6 7 Map, and Tameside M43 7 Map highlight various locations where they can be found today—symbols not only of beauty but also reminders of the importance of preserving our heritage.