Dove Cot Collection

Pigeon Columba livia breeds: Pigeon turc ordinaire, bai dore suisse, bagadais batard
6338783 Pigeon Columba livia breeds: Pigeon turc ordinaire, bai dore suisse, bagadais batard by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Pigeon Columba livia breeds: Pigeon turc ordinaire)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colombier; Dove-cot; Taubenschlag (engraving)
7195454 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Colombier; Dove-cot; Taubenschlag (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombier; Dove-cot; Taubenschlag)

Picture Alphabet, D (engraving)
6010697 Picture Alphabet, D (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, D. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1886).); © Look and Learn

Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove (chromolitho)
2775213 Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by dove)

Greenwich Park, London, England, UK, 2 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Greenwich, London, England, UK, 2/3/10. Pavilion Tea House, Greenwich Park, Greenwich, London, SE10, England, UK

16th-century stone dovecot. Large bee-hive shaped dovecot constructed from sandstone rubbble. Dovecots house birds such as pigeons and doves

Traditional mud dovecot, with pylon (monumental gateway) of temple in background, Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III), West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, january

Domestic Pigeon, Hungarian Giant House Pigeon, adult, perched outside dovecote, Hortobagy N. P
Domestic Pigeon, Hungarian Giant House Pigeon, adult, perched outside dovecote, Hortobagy N.P. Great Plain, Eastern Hungary, october

Victorian stone dovecote, where pigeons were reared for food, The Duckett, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, august

Domestic Dove (Columba sp. ) white fantail, adult, standing at dovecote entrance, Cornwall, England, september
Domestic Dove (Columba sp.) white fantail, adult, standing at dovecote entrance, Cornwall, England, september

Farm dating from the 15th century, and dovecot, Crevecoeur manor, Auge, Basse Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

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A dove cot, also known as a colombier or taubenschlag, is a structure specifically designed for breeding and housing pigeons. These beautiful birds, scientifically known as Pigeon Columba livia breeds, come in various types such as the Pigeon turc ordinaire, bai dore suisse, and bagadais batard. The history of they can be traced back to ancient times when they were considered symbols of wealth and prestige. They were often found in grand estates and castles, showcasing the owner's status. Engravings from Le Vocabulaire Illustre depict these magnificent structures with intricate details. In some cultures, dovecotes played an important role beyond just breeding pigeons. For example, a picture alphabet engraving shows a boy and girl sending Christmas greetings by releasing doves into the sky. This act symbolized peace and goodwill during the festive season and can be found all around the world, each reflecting its unique architectural style. In Greenwich Park, London stands an impressive Victorian stone dovecote where pigeons were reared for food. Similarly, at The Duckett in Bamburgh, Northumberland England stands another historic stone dovecote that served this purpose. Not limited to Europe alone; even India boasts its own version of these structures. An engraving from the Colonial and Indian Exhibition showcases an Indian Empire-themed dove cot amidst other exhibits. Some traditional they are made using mud while others are constructed with stones like a 16th-century stone dovecot seen in one image captioned here. These structures often feature pylon-like monumental gateways serving as majestic backgrounds or even temples nearby. Dove cotes not only provide shelter but also serve as perching spots for adult pigeons like the Hungarian Giant House Pigeon captured outside Hortobagy National Park's dovecote entrance. These remarkable creatures, such as the Domestic Dove (Columba sp.