Information for record number MWA12671:
Rugby Nursery

Summary Nursery run from c. 1850. Purchased by Rugby School for use as cricket field in 1885. 1887 Ordnance Survey shows site much reduced in size with just the northern section, cottage, greenhouses and some ornamental planting surviving. Recommended for inclusion on Local List by Lovie.
What Is It?  
Type: Nursery Garden
Period: Imperial - Modern (1751 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Rugby
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 50 74
(Data represented on this map shows the current selected record as a single point, this is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent an accurate or complete representation of archaeological sites or features)
Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1
2 Rugby Nursery, off Hilmorton Road. Nursery run by George Batley, FRHS. Established in the late 1840s. Lovie reports that the premises were located behind early 19th century houses on Hillmorton Road. A drive led between the houses from the public Road to a cottage which still stood at the time of Lovie's report (1996/7). The Nursery occupied a long strip of land comprisin about half a field known as Caldecott's Piece, immediately to the west of the future Whitehall Road Recreation Ground. The premises along with Caldecott's Piece were purchased by Rugby School for use as a cricket field in 1885. The 1887 Ordnance Survey shows the Nursery reduced in size, with just the norther section, the cottage and greenhouses retained. Lovie reports that at the time of his visit, the brick structure on the site of the Nursery still retains Batley's name over the arched entrance. Some ornamental planting , including a Douglas fir, Cedar and a large golden yew survived on the site. Love states that it is possible that the surviving brick building might merit consideration for Listed Building Status.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Data Tables (North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby)
Author/originator: Lovie, Jonathan
Date: 1997
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Report & Recommendations
Author/originator: Lovie, Jonathan
Date: 1997
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Images:  
There are no images associated with this record.  
back to top

Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
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.
 		back
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.
more -> 		back
period Imperial 1751 AD to 1914 AD (end of the 18th century AD to the beginning of the 20th century AD)

This period comes after the Post Medieval period and before the modern period and starts with beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1750. It includes the second part of the Hannoverian period (1714 – 1836) and the Victorian period (1837 – 1901). The Imperial period ends with the start of the First World War in 1914.
more -> 		back
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.
more -> 		back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument SITE * Unclassifiable site with minimal information. Specify site type wherever possible. back
monument NURSERY GARDEN * A horticultural site where trees, shrubs and plants are grown for sale and transplanting elsewhere. back
monument SCHOOL * An establishment in which people, usually children, are taught. back
monument BUILDING * A structure with a roof to provide shelter from the weather for occupants or contents. Use specific type where known. back
monument DRIVE * A road/carriage way giving access from the main road to the house, stables. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument NURSERY * A room or a building set aside for infants and young children. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument STRUCTURE * A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type. back
monument RECREATION GROUND * A public ground with facilities for games and other activities. back

* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)

English Heritage National Monuments Record