Information for record number MWA1924:
Eastgate, Warwick

Summary A gate dating to the Medieval period known as 'Eastgate', which was one of three gateways into the town of Warwick. In the 15th century the Chapel of St Peter was built above the gate. It was altered and refaced in the 18th century.
What Is It?  
Type: Gate, Chapel
Period: Medieval - Industrial (1066 AD - 1913 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Warwick
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 28 64
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Level of Protection National - Conservation Area (Grade: )
Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Scheduled Monument (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II*)
Sites & Monuments Record
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1 The Eastgate was one of the three main gates of Warwick. Probably reconstructed in early 15th century, when the chapel of St Peter was built above it (PRN 1945). It has a wide arch spanning the original roadway and a smaller arch for pedestrians to the N. The gate was again altered and refaced in the late 18th century; it was probably at this time that the diversion to the S was constructed.
2 Built before 1426. Plain and heavy gate with pointed tunnel-vault.
4 Scheduling.
5 SAM information.
6 Recording was carried out in 2010 before and during a change of use from classrooms to flats. The East gate was built in the 14th century and is one of Warwick's three gates, it was rebuilt in the 15th century when the chapel of St Peter was built above it. The buildings history beginning with its origins as a chantry chapel in 1426 and in 1576 having fallen into ruin it was acquired by the Warwick Corporation and by 1578 was in use as a school. Towards the end of the 16th and for all of the 17th century the it was used as a house, before again becoming a school in 1700. The gate was altered and resurfaced in the late 18th century and the chapel was rebuilt in 1788. The main lines of the 15th century chapel appear to have been followed and numerous embellishments added. The main part of the building has two storeys and in the 19th century these were used as classrooms on the first floor and accommodation on the second floor. The lower floor of the building has stone pavers, fireplaces survive throughout and a number of Victoria stud partitions were removed. Removal of lath and plaster on some walls revealed timber and stonework dating to the 1788 rebuild.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Victoria County History, vol 8, Warwickshire
Author/originator: Pugh R B (ed)
Date: 1969
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Volume/Sheet: 8
   
Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: The Buildings of England: Warwickshire
Author/originator: Pevsner N and Wedgwood A
Date: 1966
Page Number:
Volume/Sheet: Warwicks
   
Source No: 3
Source Type: Descriptive Text
Title: LBL
Author/originator: DoE
Date:
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Source No: 6
Source Type: Serial
Title: West Midlands Archaeology Vol 53
Author/originator: CBA West Midlands
Date: 2011
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Source No: 4
Source Type: Scheduling record
Title: East Gate, Warwick
Author/originator: DoE
Date:
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Source No: 5
Source Type: Scheduling record
Title: SAM list
Author/originator: DoE
Date: 1985
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Volume/Sheet:
   
Images:  
Eastgate and the Chapel of St. Peter, Warwick
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 2000
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Eastgate and the Chapel of St. Peter, Warwick
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1950s
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none Scheduled Monument Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAMs) are those archaeological sites which are legally recognised as being of national importance. They can range in date from prehistoric times to the Cold War period. They can take many different forms, including disused buildings or sites surviving as earthworks or cropmarks.

SAMs are protected by law from unlicensed disturbance and metal detecting. Written consent from the Secretary of State must be obtained before any sort of work can begin, including archaeological work such as geophysical survey or archaeological excavation. There are nearly 200 SAMs in Warwickshire.
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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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designation Conservation Area The character of a town or village is often enhanced by its streets and buildings. Where these places are of special architectural or historic interest, they are protected by being designated as a Conservation Area. Conservation Areas vary greatly and can range from historic town centres to country houses set in parkland. Their special characteristics come from a combination of factors including the quality of buildings, the historic layout of roads and boundaries, use of characteristic building materials, the presence of trees and street furniture. All features within the area are recognised as part of its special character. Within Conservation Areas there are greater controls over demolition, minor developments and protection of trees. back
source LBL Listed Building List. Buildings and structures, such as bridges, that are of architectural or historical importance are placed on a list. Buildings placed on the list are protected through various planning and conservation acts which ensure that their special features of interest are considered before any alterations are made to them. The Listed Buildings List is compiled and maintained by English Heritage. It includes details of where the building is, when it was built, a description of its appearance, and any other special features. back
source SAM List Scheduled Ancient Monument List. A list or schedule of archaelogical and historic monuments that are considered to be of national importance. The list contains a detailed description of each Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) and a map showing their location and extent. By being placed on the schedule, SAMs are protected by law from any unauthorised distrubance. The list has been compiled and is maintained by English Heritage. It is updated periodically. 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.
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monument ROADWAY * The central part of a road between the pavements or the verges. back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument SCHOOL * An establishment in which people, usually children, are taught. 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 TUNNEL * An underground channel with a vaulted roof. Use specific type where known. back
monument ARCH * A structure over an opening usually formed of wedge-shaped blocks of brick or stone held together by mutual pressure and supported at the sides; they can also be formed from moulded concrete/ cast metal. A component; use for free-standing structure only. back
monument FLOOR * A layer of stone, brick or boards, etc, on which people tread. Use broader site type where known. back
monument FLATS * A purpose-built tenement. Use specific monument type where possible. back
monument VAULT * An underground room or building with an arched roof, often used as a burial chamber. Use wider site type where known. back
monument INDUSTRIAL * This is the top term for the class. See INDUSTRIAL Class List for narrow terms. back
monument GATEWAY * A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses etc. back
monument CHAPEL * A freestanding building, or a room or recess serving as a place of Christian worship in a church or other building. Use more specific type where known. back
monument CHANTRY CHAPEL * A chapel attached to, or inside, a church, endowed for the celebration of Masses for the soul of the founder. back
monument CLASSROOM * A room where a class of pupils is taught. 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 WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. 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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