Bamburgh Dovecot or Ducet.
This building dates from the 16th century and was used to house doves for the manor estate.
Dove was a symbol of wealth when served at the table.
The eggs would have been eaten too and the Dove poo collected and used as a potent fertiliser.

Dovecots were developed in England by the invading Normans, nearly a thousand years ago. A thousands years before that they were introduced to France by the invading Romans.

The fertiliser and dove meat was so sought after that in France only the Lord of the manor was allowed a dovecot. Invariably the doves caused damage to the peasants crops and many complaints were made. It took until 1789 for the strict law of dovecot ownership to be abolished

Dovecots are not common in the UK. Bamburgh Dovecot is built in the rare tun-bellied style and contains around 250 nesting boxes. It is grade 2 listed and a scheduled monument.
The locals know it as the ducet.