Information for record number MWA3069:
Site of Baths at Willoughby House

Summary The site of Willoughby Lodge Spa, baths which dated to the Imperial period. The baths were opened because it was believed that the water could help to cure complaints such as rheumatism. They were situated 1km south west of Willoughby.
What Is It?  
Type: Baths, Well
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Willoughby
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 51 66
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 A sulphorous and saline spring was discovered around 1800 on a farm in the S of the parish and recommended for both drinking and bathing.
3 There were two bathing establishments at Willoughby: The Willoughby New Sulphureous and Saline Baths (PRN 3068) and the Willoughby Lodge Spa, which stands in the fields, about one mile from the road. The waters of this spring have been in repute, and Baths built about three years ago - the quality of the waters was noticed by 'the faculty' 30 years ago.
4 The springs were waters tapped by wells in the Lower Lias. Willoughby Lodge Spa is now Willoughby House. The well is in the stable-yard and water is still pumped from it, but only for cleaning purposes.
5 'Old Bath Hotel' marked.
6'The Old Bath Hotel' marked.
 
Sources
Source No: 4
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Wells and Springs
Author/originator: Richardson L
Date: 1928
Page Number: 52-3
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: History of Willoughby
Author/originator: Deacon T
Date: 1828
Page Number: 39
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Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: History, Directory and Gazetteer of Warwickshire
Author/originator: White F
Date: 1874
Page Number: 680
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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
   
Source No: 6
Source Type: Map
Title: Map 1830s One inch to one mile
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1830s
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Source No: 5
Source Type: Map
Title: Warks
Author/originator: Greenwood
Date: 1834
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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 YARD * A paved area, generally found at the back of a house. back
monument HOTEL * A large building used for the accommodation of paying travellers and guests. 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 LODGE * A small building, often inhabited by a gatekeeper, gamekeeper or similar. Use specific type where known. back
monument ROAD * A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument WELL * A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument BATHS * A building, usually open to the public, containing a number of areas for bathing. In the case of such a complex containing baths for swimming, also index with INDOOR or OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL. back
monument STABLE * A building in which horses are accommodated. back
monument SPRING * A point where water issues naturally from the rock or soil onto the ground or into a body of surface water. back
monument FARM * A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. back
monument SPA * A medicinal or mineral spring often with an associated building. back

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