Information for record number MWA12634:
Caldecott Public Park

Summary Park established 1904 with with walks, bandstand, spinney, formal bedding on site of pool, mature trees, rock garden. Recommended for inclusion in Local List. Also recommended Listed Building Status for gatepiers and wrought-iron gates.
What Is It?  
Type: Public Park
Period: Imperial - Modern (1751 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Rugby
District: Rugby, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 50 75
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Sites & Monuments Record
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2 Caldecott Park, Rugby. Land acquired in 1904. Park established in 1904 on land formerly belonging to Rugby Lodge. House demoisehd c. 1910. The site was extended northwards to provide tennis courts and bowling green before 1925. Lovie reports that site well-maintained with formal bedding on site of pool, mature trees, shrubberies and paths. Much good early 20th century planting survives. Rock garden constructed c. 1994, sensory garden and laburnum avenue added. Bandstand remains in good condition. Stone gate piers and wrought-iron gates, which for the principal entrance to the Park, came from the carriage court of Dunchurch Lodge in 1950 and were donated to the town. Lovie recommends them for Listed Building Status.
 
Sources

Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Register Review Data Tables (North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby)
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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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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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 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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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 POOL * A small body of water, either natural or artificial. back
monument BANDSTAND * A platform or other structure for the use of a band of musicians. 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 LODGE * A small building, often inhabited by a gatekeeper, gamekeeper or similar. Use specific type where known. back
monument STONE * Use only where stone is natural or where there is no indication of function. 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 BOWLING GREEN * A closely mown piece of ground used for the game of lawn bowling. back
monument PATH * A way made for pedestrians, especially one merely made by walking (often not specially constructed). back
monument WALK * A place or path for walking in a park or garden. Use more specific type where possible. back
monument TENNIS COURT * A prepared area, traditionally grass, where tennis is played. back
monument WELL * A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water. back
monument PIER * A structure of iron or wood, open below, running out into the sea and used as a promenade and landing stage. back
monument SENSORY GARDEN * A garden that has been specifically created to be accessible to both disabled and non-disabled visitors. They may contain scented and edible plants and features designed to make sound etc. back
monument ROCK GARDEN * A garden consisting primarily of rocks and rock plants. back
monument GATE PIER * A pier of brick, masonry, etc, to which the hinges of a gate are attached. 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 PUBLIC PARK * A park for the use of the public for entertainment and relaxation. back
monument TOWN * An assemblage of public and private buildings, larger than a village and having more complete and independent local government. back

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