Badminton, Dovecote RP/1/1/2/11a

A dyeline design dated September 1979, showing elevations and plan of a dovecote. Information about its dimensions and siting within the garden are given. Page’s handwritten notes on the drawing relate to practicalities, such as where the structure is to be positioned and how big it should be. There are also references to it being built on or around an existing retaining wall.

The Badminton Estate, in the Gloucestershire countryside, has been home to the Dukes of Beaufort since the late 17th century. Here, at the Cottage, Page helped to create a series of elegant yet relaxed garden rooms. His work there spanned two decades, and the final designs were among his last.