Information for record number MWA9709:
Two post-medieval cottages at The Gate, Flecknoe, Wolfhampcote.

Summary Two post-medieval cottages recorded on the 1887 and 1906 OS maps. The eastern cottage was demolished during the 20th century, the western one still stands as 'The Gate'. The site is located at The Gate, Flecknoe, Wolfhampcote.
What Is It?  
Type: House, Wall, Wall, House
Period: Post-medieval - Modern (1540 AD - 1999 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Wolfhampcote
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 51 63
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 A watching brief during the excavation of foundation trenches for a new extension on the east side of The Gate recorded the foundations for the cottage which formerly stood on this site. A few 19th century quarry tiles were also found in the topsoil near the frontage. The OS maps of 1887 and 1906 showed that there were two cottages on the site, the western of which was The Gate. The eastern cottage was demolished in the 20th century.
2 The lower storey of The Gate is of stone construction with occasional timber beams while the upper storey is of timber box-frame construction with brick infill. The cottage is of two bays with an extension on the western side and front and rear porches. The brick infill in the western gable appears 18th century in date while that on the front looks to be 19th century. The eastern gable is an additional 20th century brick wall to the original gable end, and it appeared from the building plans that the original east gable may have been demolished or may be covered by the 20th century brick walling. The old brick chimney, which now stands almost flush with the face of the east gable, may have originally been shared by the two cottages.
3 Archaeological observation of the excavation of a cable trench to the north and east of The Gate recovered some 18th/19th century pottery and flagstones.
 
Sources
Source No: 3
Source Type: Observation Report
Title: Archaeological Observation North of Vicarage Rd, Flecknoe, Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Newman R
Date: 2000
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Report No 0046
   
Source No: 1
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: Wolfhampcote, Flecknoe, The Gate
Author/originator: Coutts C
Date: 2003
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: Wolfhampcote, Flecknoe, The Gate
Author/originator: Coutts C
Date: 2003
Page Number:
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technique excavation Archaeologists excavate sites so that they can find information and recover archaeological materials before they are destroyed by erosion, construction or changes in land-use.

Depending on how complicated and widespread the archaeological deposits are, excavation can be done by hand or with heavy machinery. Archaeologists may excavate a site in a number of ways; either by open area excavation, by digging a test pit or a trial trench.
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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 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 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 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 VICARAGE * The residence of a vicar, parson or rector. 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 TRENCH * An excavation used as a means of concealment, protection or both. back
monument QUARRY * An excavation from which stone for building and other functions, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc. back
monument GATE * A movable stucture which enables or prevents entrance to be gained. Usually situated in a wall or similar barrier and supported by gate posts. back
monument CHIMNEY * Chimney used on an industrial or commercial site. back
monument WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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