Information for record number MWA1950:
Remains of St Michael's Church, Saltisford, Warwick

Summary The remains of St Michael's Church. The original chapel is probably of the same time as St Michael's Leper Hospital. The surviving structure dates to the later Medieval period with Post Medieval alterations. The building lies along the Birmingham Road, Saltisford, Warwick.
What Is It?  
Type: Church
Period: Medieval (1066 AD - 1539 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Warwick
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 27 65
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Scheduled Monument (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II)
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 St Michael's Church was associated with the hospital (PRN 1927). The hospital was founded in the early 12th century. The chapel was probably rebuilt in the 15th century, after it had ceased to be a parish church, and part of it remains.
2 1978: The chapel was restored - a Victorian lean-to was demolished and two holes dug to examine the foundations. Pottery and bone were found and Harold Mytum undertook observation work. Several layers were exposed and a feature of uncertain significance which predated the chapel building was found. Finds included horse, cow and sheep bone, a piece of Medieval (?13th century) pottery.
4 The present structure dates from the 15th century. Since that date it has undergone considerable alterations, and the only surviving features which can be assigned to the Medieval period are one of the N doors, the E and W windows and the roof. The chapel is roofed with a barrel-vaulted wooden ceiling of probable 15th century date. It has been heavily restored since 1978. The chapel was converted into a cottage in the 17th century or 18th century.
6 Listing Description.
7 The chapel was converted into two houses in the 18th century, suffered fire damage to its original wooden barrel vault in November 1988, and a large proportion of its roof tiles is missing.
8 Evaluation trenches in 2004 located 13th century stone building remains belonging to either the early hospital or the chapel. 13th century or earlier post holes and pits were also found and may relate to timber structures in the very early phase of the site. A definite later Medieval phase was identified consisting of masonary wall foundations and a yard surface (similar to MWA 9224). Other possible boundary features were also located.
9 Plan of the Leper Hospital showing the chapel in 1851.
10 Drawing of the chapel.
 
Sources
Source No: 6
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
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Volume/Sheet: Warwick
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Victoria County History, vol 8, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Pugh R B (ed)
Date: 1969
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Volume/Sheet: 8
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Building Survey
Title: The Priest's or Master's House of the former leper hospital of St Michael's Chapel, Saltisford, Warwick
Author/originator: RCHME
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Source No: 10
Source Type: Drawing
Title: St Michael's Church, Warwick
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Date: 1845
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Source No: 7
Source Type: Descriptive Text
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Excavation Report
Title: St Michael's Hospital Chapel Saltisford, Warwick
Author/originator: Mytum H
Date: 1978
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Source No: 8
Source Type: Evaluation Report
Title: Archaeological Evaluation of the former Leper Hospital, Saltisford, Warwick
Author/originator: Jones, C and Thompson, P
Date: 2004
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report No 0445
   
Source No: 9
Source Type: Plan
Title: Warwick Leper Hospital: 1851
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Scheduling record
Title: St Michael's Leper Hospital, Warwick
Author/originator: DoE
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Source No: 5
Source Type: Scheduling record
Title: SAM list
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1985
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none Scheduled Monument Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAMs) are those archaeological sites which are legally recognised as being of national importance. They can range in date from prehistoric times to the Cold War period. They can take many different forms, including disused buildings or sites surviving as earthworks or cropmarks.

SAMs are protected by law from unlicensed disturbance and metal detecting. Written consent from the Secretary of State must be obtained before any sort of work can begin, including archaeological work such as geophysical survey or archaeological excavation. There are nearly 200 SAMs in Warwickshire.
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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.

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source LBL Listed Building List. Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a list. Buildings placed on the list are protected through various planning and conservation acts which ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them. The Listed Buildings List is compiled and maintained by English Heritage. It includes details of where the building is, when it was built, a description of its appearance, and any other special features. back
source SAM List Scheduled Ancient Monument List. A list or schedule of archaelogical and historic monuments that are considered to be of national importance. The list contains a detailed description of each Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and a map showing their location and extent. By being placed on the schedule, SAMs are protected by law from any unauthorised distrubance. The list has been compiled and is maintained by English Heritage. It is updated periodically. back
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.

The end of the Medieval period is marked by Henry VIII’s (1509 – 1547) order for the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the years running up to 1539 AD. The whole of this period is sometimes called the Middle Ages.
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period Post Medieval About 1540 AD to 1750 AD (the 16th century AD to the 18th century AD)

The Post Medieval period comes after the medieval period and before the Imperial period.

This period covers the second half of the reign of the Tudors (1485 – 1603), the reign of the Stuarts (1603 – 1702) and the beginning of the reign of the Hannoverians (1714 – 1836).
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monument YARD * A paved area, generally found at the back of a house. back
monument LAYER * An archaeological unit of soil in a horizontal plane which may seal features or be cut through by other features. 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 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 BOUNDARY * The limit to an area as defined on a map or by a marker of some form, eg. BOUNDARY WALL. Use specific type where known. back
monument FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument VAULT * An underground room or building with an arched roof, often used as a burial chamber. Use wider site type where known. back
monument PARISH CHURCH * The foremost church within a parish. back
monument CHURCH * A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument PIT * A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. back
monument HOSPITAL * An establishment providing medical or surgical treatment for the ill or wounded. Use narrower term where possible. back
monument TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument CHAPEL * A freestanding building, or a room or recess serving as a place of Christian worship in a church or other building. Use more specific type where known. back
monument STRUCTURE * A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type. back
monument LEPER HOSPITAL * A medieval hospital for lepers, usually consisting of a church and individual shelters for the lepers. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back
monument POST HOLE * A hole dug to provide a firm base for an upright post, often with stone packing. Use broader monument type where known. back

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