Downhill Demesne Dovecote and Ice House
Downhill Demesne Dovecote and Ice House
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Downhill Demesne Dovecote and Ice House
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September 22, 2023
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July 4, 2023
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The birds had many uses. The down and feathers were used to fill pillows and the dung was not only a highly rated fertilizer it was also used in the tanning industry and in the manufacture of gunpowder. However it was for their flesh and eggs, particularly in winter when meat was scarce, that they were particularly valued.
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Elevation 50 m
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