Trevanion Culverhouse
Trevanion Culverhouse is a dovecote built in the 13-14th Century to supply nearby Trevanion Manor with pigeon meat and eggs. It is now maintained by the Cornwall Heritage Trust. The circular shape was so that a ladder could be attached to a revolving pole in the centre to reach the nest boxes high in the walls (as the birds prefer to nest high up, out of the reach of predators such as foxes).
More information about the Culverhouse from the Cornwall Heritage Trust.
Mentioned in walks
- Wadebridge to Polbrock (6.8 mile walk)
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