I have driven past this structure perced on the ridge leading into Loches many times. Because of its position I have always assumed it was a windmill, because it's in exactly the position a windmill should be in.
A week ago we happened to be in Loches, and while Susan was visiting the chateau with our guests I drove up there to have a look at the information board, only to discover that it was a late medieval dovecot. Susan claims she knew this all along.
We will be driving past the dovecot again this morning, so I will be able to inform our visitors (correctly) what it is.
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The diameter vs height is too big for a windmill.
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