Dig Village Dunster Videoblog 6 - The dovecote
The picturesque dovecote supplied Dunster castle and priory with pigeon pie at least twice a week. Tim uses retrospective map analysis while studying some visible features to understand the structure of the Priory.
Places to see in ( Dunster - UK )
Places to see in ( Dunster - UK )
Dunster is a village, civil parish and former manor within the English county of Somerset, today just within the north-eastern boundary of the Exmoor National Park. It lies on the Bristol Channel coast 2.5 miles (4 km) south-southeast of Minehead and 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Taunton.
Iron Age hillforts testify to occupation of the area for thousands of years. The village grew up around Dunster Castle which was built on the Tor by the Norman warrior William I de Moyon (d. post 1090) shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castle is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. From that time it was the caput of the Feudal barony of Dunster. The Castle was remodelled on several occasions by the Luttrell family who were lords of the manor from the 14th to 20th centuries. The benedictine Dunster Priory was established in about 1100. The Priory Church of St George, dovecote and tithe barn are all relics from the Priory.
The village became a centre for wool and cloth production and trade, of which the Yarn Market, built by George Luttrell (d.1629), is a relic. There existed formerly a harbour, known as Dunster Haven, at the mouth of the River Avill, yet today the coast having receded is now about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the village and no sign of the harbour can be seen on the low lying marshes between the village and the coast. Dunster has a range of heritage sites and cultural attractions which combine with the castle to make it a popular tourist destination with many visitors arriving on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway running from Minehad to Bishops Lydeard. The village lies on the route of the Macmillan Way West, Somerset Way and Celtic Way Exmoor Option.
Dunster is mentioned as a manor and Dunster Castle as belonging to William I de Moyon (alias de Moion, also de Mohun) in the 1086 Domesday Book. After the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, he constructed a timber castle on the site as part of the pacification of Somerset. A stone shell keep was built on the motte by the start of the 12th century, and the castle survived a siege during the early years of the Anarchy. At the end of the 14th century the de Mohuns sold the castle to the Luttrell family, who continued to occupy the property until the late 20th century.
Dunster Castle was positioned on a steep, 200-foot (61 m) high hill. Geologically, the hill is an outcrop of Hangman Grits, a type of red sandstone. During the early medieval period the sea reached the base of the hill, close to the mouth of the River Avill, offering a natural defence and making the village an inland port. Nearby is the Dunster Park and Heathlands Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for nationally important lowland dry heath, dry lowland acid grassland, wood-pasture with veteran trees and ancient semi-natural oak woodland habitats.
Dunster, in Exmoor National Park, has many listed buildings including 200 Grade II, two Grade I and two Grade II*. The 17th century Yarn Market is a market cross which was probably built in 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local lords of the manor to maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth. Nearby was an older cross known as the Butter Cross which was constructed in the late 14th or early 15th century and once stood in the High Street.
Other notable buildings include the Nunnery, Dunster Watermill, Dovecote and the Priory barn, which belonged to Dunster Priory. Dunster Working Watermill (also known as Castle Mill) is a restored 18th century watermill, situated on the River Avill, close to Gallox Bridge, in the grounds of Dunster Castle. It is a Grade II* listed building. Conygar Tower is a folly used as a landmark for shipping. It is at the top of Conygar Hill and overlooks the village. It is a circular, 3 storey tower built of red sandstone, situated on a hill overlooking the village. Dunster Doll Museum houses a collection of more than 800 dolls from around the world.
Dunster railway station is on the West Somerset Heritage Railway, though the station is over a mile from the village. The station was opened on 16 July 1874 by the Minehead Railway. Road access is via the A39 and A369. The nearest international airports would be those at Exeter or Bristol.
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Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset. United Kingdom. ( 1 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Village Somerset.
Dunster is a village, civil parish and former manor within the English county of Somerset, today just within the north-eastern boundary of the Exmoor National Park. It lies on the Bristol Channel coast 2.5 miles (4km) south-southeast of Minehead and 20 miles (32km) northwest of Taunton. The United Kingdom Census of 2011 recorded a parish population of 817.
Iron Age hillforts testify to occupation of the area for thousands of years. The village grew up around Dunster Castle which was built on the Tor by the Norman warrior William I de Moyon (d. post 1090) shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castle is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. From that time it was the caput of the Feudal barony of Dunster. The Castle was remodelled on several occasions by the Luttrell family who were lords of the manor from the 14th to 20th centuries. The benedictine Dunster Priory was established in about 1100. The Priory Church of St George, dovecote and tithe barn are all relics from the Priory.
The village became a centre for wool and cloth production and trade, of which the Yarn Market, built by George Luttrell (d.1629), is a relic. There existed formerly a harbour, known as Dunster Haven, at the mouth of the River Avill, yet today the coast having receded is now about 0.5 miles (0.80km) from the village and no sign of the harbour can be seen on the low lying marshes between the village and the coast. Dunster has a range of heritage sites and cultural attractions which combine with the castle to make it a popular tourist destination with many visitors arriving on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway running from Minehad to Bishops Lydeard.
The village lies on the route of the Macmillan Way West, Somerset Way and Celtic Way Exmoor Option.
Film location of Agatha Christie's Poirot The Cornish Mystery (1990).
KINWARTON DOVECOTE WARWICKSHIRE JULY 2014
Well preserved old Dovecote.
Bruton Dovecote Flyby
Just a quickie on a windy day! Sorry about the fade Pete but I didn't have enough footage to last the full 3:45. Will try harder next time. Marvellous!
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, United Kingdom. ( 3 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead. Somerset. United Kingdom. ( 2 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, United Kingdom. ( 4 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dovecote Delight At POY'S
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Dig Village Dunster videoblog 7 - Marks on the church wall
Tim studies some marks on the church wall -traces of previous architectural features?
Dig Village Dunster Videoblog 8 - A walk around the priory
Tim takes us on a tour of the site of the old priory.
Dovecote delight
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The Dovecote by Darklily
From the dark folk artist, Darklily. Music video for The Dovecote. Follow progress on this new music and visual art project:
Credits:
Bird Cage Moon Phases (painted by Darklily)
Dove Cote at Bemerton Farm by Rog Frost
CC BY-SA 4.0
Dovecote, Nymans Gardens by Andy Potter
CC BY-SA 4.0
Dovecote at Chastleton House by Sheila Russell
CC BY-SA 4.0
Dovecote at Pumphouse Farm, Hanbury by Philip Halling
CC BY-SA 4.0
Parc Longchamp Avant Les Cours ; La Gloire Des Pigeons .
Je ne dirais rien .
Dig Village Dunster - Mick on Dunster priory & where next
With Mick Aston and Danielle Wootton
Dig Village Dunster Videoblog 3 - Veg test pits
Digging a test pit in a vegetable patch can lead to amazing discoveries.
Filmed with the DV iPad
Dig Village Dunster Videoblog 1 - Tim's intro
First afternoon in Dunster.
Dig Village Dunster Videoblog 4 - Dark Secrets
Tim talks about some gruesome events in the history of Dunster.
Filmed with the DV iPad