Information for record number MWA3134:
The Manor House, Church Hill, Stretton on Dunsmore.

Summary The site of a manor house dating to the Medieval or Post Medieval period with later alterations. It is situated at Church Hill, Stretton on Dunsmore.
What Is It?  
Type: Manor House, House
Period: Medieval - Post-Medieval (1066 AD - 1750 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Stretton on Dunsmore
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 40 72
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II*)
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 This is not the original Manor House (see WA 3133) but a fine building of the 16th century to 17th century, altered in early 19th century. Of two storeys, it is roughcast, probably over timber-framing, and has a roof of old tiles.
2 The S (main) front has gabled flanking projections, the LH with two upper and one lower window of 19th century, the right hand with a two storey half octagon bay. The centre part has a gabled timber porch and further 19th century windows. To the left hand of main part is a two-storey wing with irregularly spaced windows.
3 This may have been the second Manor House in the parish, after the parish was divided between two manors (1771).
4 The building is in excellent condition and seems to have undergone recent renovation work.
 
Sources
Source No: 3
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: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1956
Page Number: 32
Volume/Sheet: 22/3
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire
Author/originator: Hickman
Date:
Page Number: 164
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Site Visit
Title: SMR Card
Author/originator: Darkes G
Date: 1983
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: PRN 3134
   
Images:  
The Manor House, Stretton on Dunsmore
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1930s
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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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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 MANOR HOUSE * The principal house of a manor or village. back
monument CHURCH * A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. back
monument MANOR * An area of land consisting of the lord's demesne and of lands from whose holders he may exact certain fees, etc. back

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