Information for record number MWA8916:
Upton House, Ratley and Upton

Summary Upton House, a country house that was built during the Post Medieval period. Alterations were made to the building in the 20th century. The House is a listed building.
What Is It?  
Type: Country House
Period: Post-medieval - Modern (1540 AD - 2050 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Ratley and Upton
District: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 36 45
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Listed Building (Grade: II*)
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1 This Grade II* Listed Building is a 2 storied building with a hipped roof and walls of local brown Hornton ironstone. It was designed to look over the gardens, which are also registered as Grade II* (SMR No. 6954). Descriptive text and illustrations.
2 Built 1695 for Sir Rushout Cullen. Possibly designed by one of the Smiths of Warwick. Possibly altered 1710, Addition/alteration 1735. 19th century alterations and remodelled 1927-1929 by Percy Morley Horder for 2nd Viscount Bearstead. See source for detailed architectural description.
3 Numerous alterations have changed the face of Upton over the years. The central part of the house, bounded by the stone quoins rising at the courtyard wall, was built for Sir Rushout Cullen in 1695. Originally there may have been further recessed bays to either side. The absence of any records at the house makes reconstruction of its history a matter of speculation. 1735 bought by William Bumstead who may have added door surround and segmental pediment. This plus carved stone bolection-moulded window surrounds with small key stones and string course which dips at each window suggest similar to other houses in Warwick suggest a local builder. (for more extensive description of exterior and interior rooms see source).
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Warwickshire Country Houses
Author/originator: Tyack G
Date: 1994
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Source No: 2
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: LB description - Upton House
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Date: 1952
Page Number: 62
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Source No: 3
Source Type: Bibliographic reference
Title: Upton House
Author/originator: Simon Murray / Oliver Lane
Date: 1996
Page Number: 1-72
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Images:  
Upton House
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
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A view of Upton House, near Edgehill
Copyright: Warwickshire County Council
Date: 1920s
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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 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 Post Medieval About 1540 AD to 1750 AD (the 16th century AD to the 18th century AD)

The Post Medieval period comes after the medieval period and before the Imperial period.

This period covers the second half of the reign of the Tudors (1485 – 1603), the reign of the Stuarts (1603 – 1702) and the beginning of the reign of the Hannoverians (1714 – 1836).
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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 COUNTRY HOUSE * The rural residence of a country gentleman. back
monument HOUSE * A building for human habitation, especially a dwelling place. Use more specific type where known. back
monument CARVED STONE * A stone (including standing stones, natural boulders and rock outcrops) decorated with carved motifs. 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 COURTYARD * An uncovered area, surrounded or partially surrounded by buildings. 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 WALL * An enclosing structure composed of bricks, stones or similar materials, laid in courses. Use specific type where known. back

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