Information for record number MWA12224:
South Farmhouse, Arbury Park, Nuneaton

Summary South farmhouse lies within the historic parkland of Arbury park and is a Grade II* Listed Building of mainley 17th and 18th century origins. The farmhouse is situated approximately 650m Northeast of Arbury Hall.
What Is It?  
Type: Farmhouse, Timber Framed Building?
Period: Modern (1601 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Nuneaton and Bedworth
District: Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 33 88
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II*)
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1 Farmhouse. Cross-wing probably 17th century; main range 18th century; altered mid 19th century. Colourwashed pebbledash, possibly over some timber framing. Plain-tile roofs; brick ridge stacks. T-plan, with Cross wing on right. Symmetrical two-storey, three-window main range; Cross-wing of one storey and attic; one-window range. Main range has 19th century four-panelled door with arched upper panels, and overlight with glazing bars. Stone panel above has inscription: 'GEORGE ELIOT BORN HERE NOVEMBER 22 1819'. Three-light and central two-light casements throughout have glazing bars; first floor windows are 19th-20th centurry. Cross-wing has bay window with 20th century casement, and plain-tile hipped roof. Three-light casement above. To rear Cross-wing has old lead-latticed wood Cross window. Interior has back-to-back open fireplaces; bressumers and ceiling beams have run-out mouldings.
2 South Farmhouse lies within the historic parkland of Arbury park and is a Grade ii* Listed Building of mainley 17th and 18th century origins. In 2000, an impact evaluation was undertaken by David Smith of Smiths Gore in advance of building an extension.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Statuatory List
Title: National Heritage List for England
Author/originator: Historic England
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Unpublished document
Title: Impact Evaluation; South Farmhouse, Arbury Park, Warwickshire
Author/originator: David Smith
Date: 2000
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designation Listed Building Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a statutory list. These buildings are protected by planning and conservation acts that ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them.

Depending on how important the buildings are they are classed as Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II. Grade I buildings are those of exceptional interest. Grade II* are particularly important buildings of more than special interest. Those listed as Grade II are those buildings that are regarded of special interest.
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument PARK * An enclosed piece of land, generally large in area, used for hunting, the cultivation of trees, for grazing sheep and cattle or visual enjoyment. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument FARMHOUSE * The main dwelling-house of a farm, it can be either detached from or attached to the working buildings. back
monument WOOD * A tract of land with trees, sometimes acting as a boundary or barrier, usually smaller and less wild than a forest. back
monument TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING * A building constructed with a basic timber framework; between the members are panels which can be infilled with timber, wattle and daub, plaster, brick or other materials. back
monument CROSS * A free-standing structure, in the form of a cross (+), symbolizing the structure on which Jesus Christ was crucified and sacred to the Christian faith. Use specific type where known. back

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