Discover Carlton Miniott

Carlton Miniott brings together a range of historical points of interest: the Church of St Lawrence, a dovecote behind Carlton House and an online tithe map with a switchable view. This spans architecture and cultural remembrance to comparisons of historical and modern maps. The details appeal to different interests: the church is notable for its construction period and stained-glass window, while the dovecote stands out for its materials and form; the map offers a digital comparison.

Church of St Lawrence: Architectural History and Remembrance

The Church of St Lawrence was built in 1895–1896 to designs by Charles Hodgson Fowler. Inside is a three-part stained-glass window featuring a Crucifixion scene that incorporates a First World War memorial. Thus, a religious motif and remembrance of a war appear side by side in one window. Two aspects are important for understanding this detail: its three-part form and the combination of the Crucifixion scene and the memorial. The construction period and architect offer another perspective on the church; the window adds a specific interior detail to its architectural history. Together, these provide several points of interest, from the building’s construction to the design and significance of a single window.

The Dovecote Behind Carlton House

The dovecote behind Carlton House dates from 1815. It is built of red brick and has a tiled roof. Its pigeon openings are arranged in a triangular pattern; it also has a square lantern topped with a weather vane. These features can be considered in terms of materials, roof and form: the openings give the structure a distinctive arrangement, while the lantern and weather vane are further prominent architectural features. So this is not just about calling it a dovecote, but also about the specific form of the building. Compared with the Church of St Lawrence, the emphasis shifts: for the dovecote, the focus is on the year 1815, brick, the roof and the openings; for the church, it is on the construction period, architect and three-part window. The dates—1815 and 1895–1896—also allow a comparison of the two buildings’ respective periods.

Carlton Miniott Park and Visiting Conditions

Carlton Miniott Park comprises a 27-acre estate with woodland, pasture and seven acres of deep water. The grounds are privately owned and protected as a nature reserve. The natural areas and water features are reserved for park visitors. Bear this restriction in mind when including the park in your plans.

Compare Historical Maps Online

The online Carlton Miniott tithe map offers another way to explore the area’s history. Use the slider to switch between the modern map and the tithe map. This lets you compare the two map views directly. While the information about the church and dovecote concerns construction dates, materials and design, the map feature is for anyone interested in historical maps and different ways of representing them. The digital comparison thus adds another perspective on Carlton Miniott to the architectural details.

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