Information for record number MWA7558:
King's Lodge, Long Marston

Summary A stone built house of Post Medieval date that was partially rebuilt in brick or rendered in the 19th century. Charles II is believed to stayed here overnight during his retreat from the Battle of Worcester. The house is situated at the southern end of Long Marston.
What Is It?  
Type: House
Period: Post-medieval (1540 AD - 1750 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Long Marston
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 15 47
(Data represented on this map shows the current selected record as a single point, this is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent an accurate or complete representation of archaeological sites or features)
Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II)
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 OS Map.
2 This house is noted as having been occupied for one night by Charles II during his retreat from the Battle of Worcester.
3 The house is of little architectural interest.
4 17th century or earlier. Stone but partly rebuilt in brick or covered with 19th century rendering. Ground floor on W and E is rubble with 2, 3 and 6-light Stone mullion windows and continuous hood moulds. Remainder of little interest except for projecting 17th century Stone chimney stacks with ashlar shafts.
 
Sources
Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Boscobel
Author/originator: Wyndham A
Date: 1725
Page Number: 84
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 3
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: FI
Author/originator: Baird J
Date: 1968
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Map
Title: 6" 1924 & 1926
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1924 & 1926
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet:
   
Images:  
There are no images associated with this record.  
back to top

Glossary

 
Word or Phrase
Description  
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.
 		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.
more -> 		back
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).
more -> 		back
monument SHAFT * Use only if function unknown, otherwise use specific type. back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument CHIMNEY * Chimney used on an industrial or commercial site. back
monument RETREAT * A house or centre used for meditation, contemplation and/or prayer. back

* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)

English Heritage National Monuments Record