Information for record number MWA1647:
Stoneythorpe Park

Summary The site of a park created in the Imperial period and marked on the Ordnance Survey maps of 1886 and 1906. It appears to have been extended at a later date and features a kitchen garden, avenue and gatehouse. It is located 900m of the church, Southam.
What Is It?  
Type: Park, Kitchen Garden, Avenue (Landscape Feature), Gatehouse
Period: Post-medieval - Industrial (1540 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Long Itchington
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 40 61
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 The earliest reference to a park at Stoneythorpe is in the 18th century. At that time (1754) the park would seem to have been restricted to a small area within the field now called 'The park'. The extension of it across the river apparently happened at a later date.
2 Estate map.
3 parkland surrounding house of late 16th/ early 17th century origin. park developed in 18th century and was later extended. Features include 17th century gate, avenue, kitchen garden, lodge. parkland in agricultural use. Recommended for inclusion on Local List.
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5 The OS 1:10560 1886 Shts Warks 40NW/NE show several Features, including a formal drive and avenue, together.
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7 The OS 1:10560 1906 Shts Warks 40NW/NE show the area of parkland at that date shaded.
8 Shown on Greenwood's map of 1822.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Long Itchington Parish Survey
Author/originator: Wilson P R
Date: 1979
Page Number: 38
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 3
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Data Tables (Stratford on Avon)
Author/originator: Lovie, Jonathan
Date: 1997
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 2
Source Type: Map
Title: Estates of R Chamberlayne
Author/originator:
Date: 1754
Page Number: CR 1470
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Map
Title: 40NW 1:10560 1886
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1886
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 40NW
   
Source No: 5
Source Type: Map
Title: 40NE 1:10560 1886
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1886
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 40NE
   
Source No: 6
Source Type: Map
Title: 40NW 1:10560 1906
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1906
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 40NW
   
Source No: 7
Source Type: Map
Title: 40NE 1:10560 1906
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1906
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: 40NE
   
Source No: 8
Source Type: Map
Title: Greenwood's Map of the County of Warwick 1822
Author/originator: Greenwood C & J
Date: 1822
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
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period Medieval 1066 AD to 1539 AD (the 11th century AD to the 16th century AD)

The medieval period comes after the Saxon period and before the post medieval period.

The Medieval period begins in 1066 AD.
This was the year that the Normans, led by William the Conqueror (1066 – 1087), invaded England and defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex.
The Medieval period includes the first half of the Tudor period (1485 – 1603 AD), when the Tudor family reigned in England and eventually in Scotland too.

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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.
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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 KITCHEN GARDEN * A private garden established primarily for growing vegetables and herbs for domestic consumption. back
monument LODGE * A small building, often inhabited by a gatekeeper, gamekeeper or similar. Use specific type where known. 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 FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument CHURCH * A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. back
monument DRIVE * A road/carriage way giving access from the main road to the house, stables. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument GATEHOUSE * A gateway with one or more chambers over the entrance arch; the flanking towers housing stairs and additional rooms. Use with wider site type where known. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument GATE * A movable stucture which enables or prevents entrance to be gained. Usually situated in a wall or similar barrier and supported by gate posts. back

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