Information for record number MWA2218:
18th Century Stables at Offchurch Bury

Summary A stable block which was built during the Imperial period which is 'L' shaped in plan. The building is situated 700m east of Newbold Comyn Park.
What Is It?  
Type: Stable
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Offchurch
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 34 66
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II*)
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1 Probably middle 18th century. Stone ashlar plinth; red brick in Flemish bond; old plain-tile hipped roof; various brick stacks. L-shaped plan. 2-storey, 7-bay main range, with 2-storey, 4-bay cross-wing to right. Main range 3:1:3. Central round archway with chamfered Stone quoins and keystone. round arches to ground floor with Stone string-course at impost level. Various plank and stable doors to arches. 2-light casements to first floor, those to centre and right with segmental brick heads. Central bay projects with pediment gable with clock face. Octagonal cupola to ridge with lead dome and wind vane. cross-wing to right: carriageway to left of centre with brick basket arch, having panelled doors to rear side. round arches to ground floor left, and to right of centre and right. 2-light casements with segmental brick heads to first floor. Interior not inspected.
2 Its clock tower contains a contemporary clock.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1990
Page Number: 21-2
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Victoria County History, vol 6, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Salzman L F (ed)
Date: 1951
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: VI
   
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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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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
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 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 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 CLOCK TOWER * A tower built to display a large clock. back
monument CARRIAGEWAY * The part of a road intended for vehicular traffic. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument STABLE * A building in which horses are accommodated. back
monument ROUND * A small, Iron Age/Romano-British enclosed settlement found in South West England. 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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