Information for record number MWA8578:
Moreton Hall grounds (20th century)

Summary Park and grounds surrounding the early 20th century mansion of Moreton Hall. The features of the Park include a formal garden, walks, terraces and a grotto.
What Is It?  
Type: Park, Terrace, Formal Garden, Grotto
Period: Modern (1914 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Moreton Morrell
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 30 55
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
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1 Moreton Hall built 1907-8 by W.H. Romaine Walker for American Charles Garland. Grounds include terraces, formal gardens, avenue, yew-hedged enclosures and grotto. Now Warwickshire College. Recommended for inclusion on Local List.
2 One of a group of three significant early 20th century sites near Wellesbourne. House built 1907-8 in Palladian style. Grand terrace garden to W of House, shown on aerial photo of 1935 [reproduced in source], contained parterre, lawns and topiary; some steps, balustrading and other features survive, though terrace garden has been laid to grass. Enclosed garden N of House contained canal feature (this garden survives).
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4 The OS 1:10560 1906 Shts 45NW/45NE show parkland attached to the original Moreton Hall, immediately N of the church, and show the site of the 20th century Moreton Hall before development.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Data Tables (Stratford on Avon)
Author/originator: Lovie, Jonathan
Date: 1997
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Report & Recommendations
Author/originator: Lovie, Jonathan
Date: 1997
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Map
Title: 45NW 1:10560 1906
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1906
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Volume/Sheet: 45NW
   
Source No: 4
Source Type: Map
Title: 45NE 1:10560 1906
Author/originator: Ordnance Survey
Date: 1906
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Volume/Sheet: 45NE
   
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period Modern The Modern Period, about 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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period modern About 1915 AD to the present (the 20th and 21st centuries AD)

In recent years archaeologists have realised the importance of recording modern sites. They do this so that in the future people will be able to look at the remains to help them understand the events to which they are related.
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monument GROTTO * A shady cavern built as a garden feature. In the 18th century it usually took the form of an artificial rocky cave or apartment decorated with stalactites and shells in a wild part of the grounds. 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 CANAL * An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes. back
monument FORMAL GARDEN * A garden of regular, linear or geometrical design, often associated with the traditional Italian, French and Dutch styles. 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 FEATURE * Areas of indeterminate function. back
monument CHURCH * A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. back
monument WALK * A place or path for walking in a park or garden. Use more specific type where possible. back
monument PARTERRE * A level space in a garden occupied by ornamental flower beds. back
monument ENCLOSURE * An area of land enclosed by a boundary ditch, bank, wall, palisade or other similar barrier. Use specific type where known. back
monument COLLEGE * An establishment, often forming part of a university, for higher or tertiary education. 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 LAWN * A flat, and usually level area of mown and cultivated grass, attached to a house. back
monument STEPS * A series of flat-topped structures, usually made of stone or wood, used to facilitate a person's movement from one level to another. back
monument TERRACE * A row of houses attached to and adjoining one another and planned and built as one unit. back

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