Information for record number MWA13177:
Dudley House and Lancaster House, Abbey Hill, Kenilworth

Summary 18th century house now subdivided into two properties
What Is It?  
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Period: Unknown
Where Is It?  
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Grid Reference: SP 28 71
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Level of Protection National - Listed Building (Grade: II)
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Description

  
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Listed building. Mid C18 with C19 alterations and additions. 2 dwellings. Red brick; 3 storeys; 4 windows in lined reveals with plain key-blocks to 1st floor, flat arches.
1 Trial trenches under York House revealed drain likely to to have been related to Dudley House's coach house and stabling.
2 Noted in West Midlands archaeology.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: York House, Abbey Hill, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Palmer S C
Date: 2011
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 1112
   
Source No: 2
Source Type: Serial
Title: West Midlands Archaeology Vol 54
Author/originator: CBA West Midlands
Date: 2012
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 54
   
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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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technique Trial Trench A small regular hole that is usually square or rectangular in shape. Archaeologists dig trial trenches to discover if there are any archaeological remains at a particular location. See also excavation. back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument ARCH * A structure over an opening usually formed of wedge-shaped blocks of brick or stone held together by mutual pressure and supported at the sides; they can also be formed from moulded concrete/ cast metal. A component; use for free-standing structure only. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument DWELLING * Places of residence. back
monument DRAIN * An artificial channel for draining water or carrying it off. back
monument ABBEY * A religious house governed by an abbot or abbess. Use with narrow terms of DOUBLE HOUSE, MONASTERY or NUNNERY. back
monument COACH HOUSE * An outbuilding where a horse-drawn carriage is kept. back

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