Information for record number MWA9219:
Possible arbour or other building associated with Clopton Park

Summary Possible arbour or other building associated with the grounds at Clopton.
What Is It?  
Type: Arbour, Structure
Period: Imperial - Industrial (1751 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Stratford upon Avon
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 20 56
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
Description

  
Source Number  

1 When the house [Clopton] was put up for sale again in 1873 the sales particulars (SBTRO ER 6/122/8) listerd details of the house and also the Gardens and Pleasure Grounds 'which occupy nearly seven achres'. The pleasure grounds include 'Ornamental and Rustic Arbours and Fountains, large Fish Pool and the far-famed St Margarets Well' Archaeological observation of drainage works within the gounds of Clopton unearted a three-sided building which was suggested to be one of the aforementioned Abours.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Archaeological Report
Title: Archaeological Recording at Margaret's Well, Clopton Park, Stratford-upon-Avon
Author/originator: Newman R
Date: 2002
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report No 0219
   
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Glossary

 
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Description  
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 POOL * A small body of water, either natural or artificial. back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument FOUNTAIN * An artificial aperture from which water springs. The water supply usually came from a lake or reservoir higher up in order to ensure the necessary flow and pressure. More recently fountains have been powered by pumps. 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 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 ARBOUR * A lattice work bower or shady retreat covered with climbing plants. 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 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 STRUCTURE * A construction of unknown function, either extant or implied by archaeological evidence. If known, use more specific type. back
monument WORKS * Usually a complex of buildings for the processing of raw materials. Use specific type where known. back

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