Information for record number MWA3104:
Manor House, Leamington Road

Summary The site of a manor house that was originally built during the Medieval period. Alterations were made to the building during the Post Medieval and Imperial periods. The manor house is located in Princethorpe.
What Is It?  
Type: Manor House, House, Headquarters
Period: Medieval - Industrial (1066 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Princethorpe
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 40 70
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II)
Listed Building (Grade: III)
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 A roughly E-shaped building of the 16th century, altered in the 17th and 19th. Of two storeys, part timber framed in the centre of the south front and gable end of the west wing; the remainder is of brick with an old tile roof. Originally an L-shaped house, irregular windows, and two storey timber framed porch on the south side. The right gable on the north side is timber framed, with moulded beams at springing of gable and at first floor level, the beam showing a date of 1636, with a three light leaded casement window. The west wing has two bays of 19th century casement windows, with a central door. Interior: chamfered beams, large fireplace in kitchen, 17th century plain staircase, some 18th century doors.
2 Has altered little since being listed, recent garage not adjoining the house. Landscaped gardens. Central window on north side altered very recently.
3 Plans and elevations.
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6 Archaeological observation of foundations for a new extension were carried out at Princethorpe Manor House. The stone foundations of the foreshortened late 15th/early 16th century solar range which had been partly demolished in the mid 19th-century. The solar had been constructed over an earlier, otherwise undated ditch of uncertain function.
5 Archaeological and architectural analysis of the Manor House. It was built as a late-medieval open-hall house, complete with spere truss and attached cross-wings forming a classic 'H-plan'. It was modernised in the early-17th century.
7 Briefly used as headquarters during WW2, on 23 November 1940, for a work party from the War Office, who were charged with rapidly creating a series of decoy sites to protect the factories of Coventry and its hinterland.
 
Sources
Source No: 7
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Fields of Deception: Britain's Bombing Decoys of the Second World War
Author/originator: Dobinson, C S
Date: 2013
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Source No: 5
Source Type: Building Survey
Title: The Manor House, Princethorpe: An Outline Archaeological & Architectural Analysis
Author/originator: Richard K Morriss
Date: 2006
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Source No: 1
Source Type: Descriptive Text
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1987
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Volume/Sheet: Stratford
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Archaeological Observation at The Manor House, Oxford Road, Princethorpe, Warwickshire
Author/originator: S C Palmer
Date: 2007
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Plan
Title: Architects' plans and elevations of the house
Author/originator: Denys Hinton and Partners
Date: 1971
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Source No: 6
Source Type: Serial
Title: Medieval Settlement Research Group Annual Report
Author/originator: Medieval Settlement Research Group
Date: 2007
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Site Visit
Title: SMR Card
Author/originator: GTD
Date: 1983
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: PRN 3490
   
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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
source SMR Card Sites and Monuments Record Card. The Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record began to be developed during the 1970s. The details of individual archaeological sites and findspots were written on record cards. These record cards were used until the 1990s, when their details were entered on to a computerised system. The record cards are still kept at the office of the Warwickshire Sites and Monuments Record. 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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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 BOMBING DECOY * A system of lights, controlled fires or dummy constructions, used during WWII to provide a counterfeit target for enemy aircraft. 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 SETTLEMENT * A small concentration of dwellings. 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 MANOR HOUSE * The principal house of a manor or village. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument KITCHEN * A building or room where food is prepared and cooked. 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 HALL HOUSE * A house consisting of a public hall with private living accommodation attached. Built from the medieval period onwards. back
monument FIELD * An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. back
monument DITCH * A long and narrow hollow or trench dug in the ground, often used to carry water though it may be dry for much of the year. back
monument GARDEN * An enclosed piece of ground devoted to the cultivation of flowers, fruit or vegetables and/or recreational purposes. Use more specific type where known. 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
monument OFFICE * A building or room where business, administrative or professional activities are conducted. Use specific type where known. back
monument GARAGE * Use only for buildings which house motor vehicles. Includes garages for vehicle repair. For petrol sales use PETROL STATION. back

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