Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, Minster Riding, Witney OX29 0RR, photographs taken before 2009 Free Entry

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Accessibility

Uneven surfaces.

Brief description

"The picturesque ruins of Minster Lovell Hall, a 15th century Oxfordshire manor house, lie in a beautiful rural setting beside the River Windrush. They include a fine hall, tower and nearby dovecote.

Minster Lovell Hall was built in the 1430s by William, Baron of Lovell and Holand - one of the richest men in England. It was later home to Francis, Viscount Lovell, a close ally of Richard III. After several changes of hands the hall was abandoned and eventually demolished in the 18th century, leaving the extensive remains that stand today.

Read more about Minster Lovell Hall's history."

https://www.cotswoldswebsite.com/minster-lovell-hall.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minster_Lovell_Hall

"The quite extensive ruins of Minster Lovell Hall are now in the care of English Heritage as a Grade I listed building[12] and scheduled monument.[13] The most prominent features are the Hall with its ornamented entrance porch and the south west tower. A dovecote, probably also built in the fifteenth century, is also part of the site.[12] Much of the site has fallen over the years but large amounts remain to this day."

Address

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote, Minster Riding, Witney OX29 0RR

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Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/minster-lovell-hall-and-dovecote/

Directions

"The site sits at the end of a narrow, dead end lane where parking is not permitted and no turning is possible. The Dovecote is approximately 100m from the main site and is exterior viewing only.

Parking: If there is space, use the small car park which serves St Kenelm's Church, which is roughly a five minute walk from the site.   

The streets of the village are very narrow so please do not block access for emergency vehicles or entrances to private properties."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Open any reasonable daylight hours, The Dovecote is exterior viewing only. Free Entry

Transport

Amenities

"There are no toilet facilities at this property.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

Guidebook: A guidebook is available to buy from St Kenelm's Church, adjacent to the site, or via our online shop."

https://www.english-heritageshop.org.uk/books-media/books-by-subject/guidebooks/guidebook-minster-lovell-hall