Warwickshire

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Discover your local listed buildings and places

Introducing some of Warwickshire's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.

An image of Kingsbury Hall: a medieval enclosure castle and post-medieval house

Kingsbury Hall: a medieval enclosure castle and post-medi…

Kingsbury

Kingsbury Hall is a medieval enclosure castle retained well with extensive standing remains and buried features. It was maintained by a notable family for over 400 years.

An image of Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church

Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's C…

Brinklow

Motte and bailey castles, such as the one in Brinklow, played important roles in Norman military campaigns. Strategically located, they offer insights into medieval feudal systems.

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The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as Th…

Stratford-upon-Avon

A commemorative clock tower incorporating horse troughs and a drinking fountain of 1886-7 by Jethro Cossins of Birmingham, gifted to Stratford-upon-Avon by the American publisher George...

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Free Czechoslovak Army Memorial Fountain

Royal Leamington Spa

A memorial fountain commemorating the Free Czechoslovak Army, which was based in Leamington Spa during the Second World War, and in particular those who died following Operation Anthropoid;...

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Warwick Castle

Warwick

Warwick Castle, a medieval fortress with historical significance, underwent extensive landscaping by Lancelot Brown and various renovations.

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Newnham Paddox

Monks Kirby

Newnham Paddox, established by Lancelot Brown, reflects significant 18th-19th-century landscape architecture, historical development from the Feilding family's acquisition in 1433 to its...

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Radway Grange

Radway

Radway Grange, established by Sanderson Miller, features 18th-century architecture and notable landscapes with historical ties to figures like William Pitt and Richard Jago.

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The Gower Monument

Stratford-upon-Avon

A bronze and stone sculptural monument of William Shakespeare and key characters from his plays, of 1876-1888 date, by Lord Ronald Gower and L. Madrassi.

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Packington Hall

Great Packington

Packington Hall, redesigned by Lancelot Brown in the mid-18th century, features picturesque landscapes and historical architecture, surrounded by extensive parkland and pleasure gardens.

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68 Coleshill Road

Atherstone

A detached house, formerly the wharfinger's house and offices for Atherstone Wharf, built circa 1771-90, with alterations and extensions in the C19 and C20.

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Stratford-upon-Avon

A complex of two theatre spaces with rehearsal room, front of house and backstage facilities, exhibition areas, restaurant, cafes, shop and viewing tower.

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Packwood House

Lapworth

Packwood House, built in the late 16th century by William Fetherston, features restored early gardens, topiary, and was given to the National Trust by Graham Baron Ash in 1941.

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Compton Verney

Combrook

Compton Verney is an 18th-century landscape park designed by Lancelot Brown with architectural contributions by Robert Adam, known for its elegant gardens and historic significance.

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Dunchurch Lodge

Dunchurch

Dunchurch Lodge features early 20th-century gardens designed by Thomas H.

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Ragley Hall

Alcester

A mid-C18 park landscaped by Lancelot Brown, with late-C19 formal gardens and pleasure grounds laid out by Robert Marnock; with a small detached area under Oversley Castle, c 2.5km to the...

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Bilton Grange

Dunchurch

Bilton Grange is a 19th-century country house designed by Pugin, featuring Victorian gardens and a park. It is now a preparatory school in Warwickshire.

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Stoneleigh Abbey

Ashow

Stoneleigh Abbey's landscape was significantly influenced by Humphry Repton in the early 19th century, visited by Jane Austen, and later redesigned by William A. Nesfield.

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Former Post Office and Royal Mail Offices, Royal Leamingt…

Royal Leamington Spa

A former general post office built in 1870 to designs by James Williams in an Italianate-style; with extensions designed by Edward Cropper added in the early- C20; the 1970s sorting office...

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The Old Shire Hall and Law Courts

Warwick

Law Courts and former Shire Hall, 1753-8 by William and David Hiorn of Warwick, to a design by Sanderson Miller (1716-1780).

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1 Castle Hill, formerly known as Wantage, outbuilding to …

Kenilworth

A detached house in Arts and Crafts style, built in 1901 to designs by Herbert Buckland of Buckland and Farmer; together with an outbuilding to the north-north-east, boundary wall, and...

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Merevale Hall

Atherstone

Merevale Hall features C19 gardens by W A Nesfield, built on designs by Edward Blore and Henry Clutton, integrating C18 elements by Joseph Cradock.

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Combe Abbey

Binley Woods

Combe Abbey, a 19th-century landscaped park by Lancelot Brown, features Nesfield-designed gardens and historic monastic elements, now a hotel and country park.

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Mallory Court

Bishop's Tachbrook

Mallory Court, a country house built in 1914 by Percy Morley Horder, features formal gardens and historically significant renovations by notable British figures through the 20th century.

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The Masons Arms public house and outbuilding

Wilmcote

A former public house of around 1800 which was extended around 1900, and a detached outbuilding of similar date.

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Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth

Kenilworth Castle, founded in the 1120s, was a royal fortress and renowned Tudor palace with elaborate gardens, home to historically significant figures like John of Gaunt and Robert Dudley.

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Brandon Castle

Brandon and Bretford

Brandon Castle is a rare medieval tower keep castle with significant surviving remains, providing insights into medieval society, warfare, and architecture with minimal modern alterations.

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Clifford Manor

Clifford Chambers and Milcote

Clifford Manor, a key historical site, boasts early 20th-century gardens by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, reflecting a rich lineage dating back to the 11th century.

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Wroxall Abbey

Baddesley Clinton

Founded as a Benedictine nunnery in 1146, Wroxall Abbey's estate evolved through ownership changes, witnessing significant architectural and landscape transformations including a...

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Battle of Edgehill 1642

Burton Dassett

The Battle of Edgehill in 1642 was a significant conflict between Royalists and Parliamentarians, reflecting deep political and social struggles during the English Civil Wars.

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Shakespeare's Gardens, New Place

Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's Gardens at New Place feature early 20th-century formal designs by Ernest Law, influenced by Tudor themes, with historic remnants and commemorative elements highlighting...

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Waterworks at Whitacre: Pumping Station, Filter House, Wa…

Shustoke

A former pumping station of c.1872 with additions of c.1880 designed by John Henry Chamberlain and William Martin. Later additions and alterations of the 1930s and 1950s.

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Church of St Gregory

Tredington

The Church of St Gregory, with Anglo-Danish origins, showcases historical significance through its various architectural phases from the 12th to the 19th century.

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Honington Hall

Honington

Honington Hall, built in 1682, features a mid-18th-century landscape influenced by Sanderson Miller. It is renowned for its historic architecture and picturesque grounds.

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Upton House

Ratley and Upton

The Upton House gardens, transformed by Kitty Lloyd Jones and architect Percy Morley Horder in the 20th century, offer historical insights into English gardening evolution.

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Lord Leycester Hospital

Warwick

The Lord Leycester Hospital, established in the late 16th century by Robert Dudley, features historically significant gardens and buildings visited by notable figures such as Oscar Wilde and...

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Tomb of Myrtilla Approximately 3 Metres South of Chancel …

Oxhill

The Tomb of Myrtilla, dating from 1706, is notable as one of England's earliest commemorations of a person of African descent, highlighting her significance in historical narratives.

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Church of Saint Mary Including Beauchamp Chapel

Warwick

The Church of Saint Mary, including the Beauchamp Chapel, has a tower visible for miles, rebuilt by Sir William Wilson with supervision by Sir Christopher Wren.

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Church of the Holy Trinity

Stratford-upon-Avon

Anglican church. Early-C13 transepts, crossing and lower stage of the tower are in the Early English style.

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Warwickshire through time

This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Warwickshire changes over time.

Prehistoric Before AD 43

Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.

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An image of Wappenbury camp univallate hillfort and medieval settlement remains
An image of Wappenbury camp univallate hillfort and medieval settlement remains Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Mound S of Combe Abbey
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An image of Long Barrow on Long Hill
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An image of Bowl barrow 470m south west of Coton House
An image of Bowl barrow 470m south west of Coton House Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Roman AD 43 to AD 410

Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.

Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.

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An image of Roman rural settlement at Windmill Hill Farm
An image of Roman rural settlement at Windmill Hill Farm Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Roman fort at The Lunt
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Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066

This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.

Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.

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An image of Elmhurst
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An image of Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse 83 Yards to North West of Stoneleigh Abbey
An image of Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse 83 Yards to North West of Stoneleigh Abbey Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Remains of Dovecote Approximately 32 Metres East of Remains of Alvecote Priory
An image of Remains of Dovecote Approximately 32 Metres East of Remains of Alvecote Priory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Stone Wall to the Deanery Garden
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Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540

This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.

The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.

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An image of Kingsbury Hall: a medieval enclosure castle and post-medieval house
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An image of Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church
An image of Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Warwick Castle
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An image of Alveston Manor Hotel
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An image of Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901

The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.

In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.

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An image of Wootton Hall
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An image of The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain)
An image of The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain) Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Jephson Memorial
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An image of 2 4, St John's
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An image of Bevington Lodge
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20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000

The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.

Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.

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An image of Free Czechoslovak Army Memorial Fountain
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An image of Dunchurch Lodge
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An image of 1 Castle Hill, formerly known as Wantage, outbuilding to the north-north-east, and sundial to south
An image of 1 Castle Hill, formerly known as Wantage, outbuilding to the north-north-east, and sundial to south Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Mallory Court
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An image of Leamington Spa Station, Including Attached Platform Structures
An image of Leamington Spa Station, Including Attached Platform Structures Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Prehistoric Before AD 43

Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.

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An image of Barnmoor Wood camp
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An image of Wappenbury camp univallate hillfort and medieval settlement remains
An image of Wappenbury camp univallate hillfort and medieval settlement remains Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Mound S of Combe Abbey
An image of Mound S of Combe Abbey Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Long Barrow on Long Hill
An image of Long Barrow on Long Hill Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Bowl barrow 470m south west of Coton House
An image of Bowl barrow 470m south west of Coton House Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Roman AD 43 to AD 410

Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.

Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.

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An image of Roman settlement at Glasshouse Wood
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An image of Roman rural settlement at Windmill Hill Farm
An image of Roman rural settlement at Windmill Hill Farm Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Roman fort at The Lunt
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An image of Conservatory
An image of Conservatory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066

This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.

Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.

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An image of Church of St Gregory
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An image of Elmhurst
An image of Elmhurst Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse 83 Yards to North West of Stoneleigh Abbey
An image of Stoneleigh Abbey Gatehouse 83 Yards to North West of Stoneleigh Abbey Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Remains of Dovecote Approximately 32 Metres East of Remains of Alvecote Priory
An image of Remains of Dovecote Approximately 32 Metres East of Remains of Alvecote Priory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Stone Wall to the Deanery Garden
An image of Stone Wall to the Deanery Garden Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540

This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.

The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.

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An image of Kingsbury Hall: a medieval enclosure castle and post-medieval house
An image of Kingsbury Hall: a medieval enclosure castle and post-medieval house Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church
An image of Motte and bailey castle, 30m E of St John the Baptist's Church Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Warwick Castle
An image of Warwick Castle Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Alveston Manor Hotel
An image of Alveston Manor Hotel Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Shakespeare's Birthplace
An image of Shakespeare's Birthplace Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901

The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.

In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.

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An image of Wootton Hall
An image of Wootton Hall Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain)
An image of The Shakespeare Memorial Fountain (also referred to as The American Fountain) Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Jephson Memorial
An image of Jephson Memorial Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of 2 4, St John's
An image of 2 4, St John's Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Bevington Lodge
An image of Bevington Lodge Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000

The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.

Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.

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An image of Free Czechoslovak Army Memorial Fountain
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An image of Dunchurch Lodge
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An image of 1 Castle Hill, formerly known as Wantage, outbuilding to the north-north-east, and sundial to south
An image of 1 Castle Hill, formerly known as Wantage, outbuilding to the north-north-east, and sundial to south Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more
An image of Mallory Court
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An image of Leamington Spa Station, Including Attached Platform Structures
An image of Leamington Spa Station, Including Attached Platform Structures Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user Find out more

Aerial photos of Warwickshire

Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.

The Carco Protective Paper Packings Mill and Cranmore Mills, Shirley, 1952. This image was marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

Shirley

The Carco Protective Paper Packings Mill and Cranmore Mills, Shirley, 1952

The Carco Protective Paper Packings Mill and Cranmore Mills, Cranmore Boulevard and environs, Shirley, 1952. This image was marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

Shirley

The Carco Protective Paper Packings Mill and Cranmore Mills, Cranmore Boulevard and environs, Shirley, 1952

The Town Centre, Rugby, from the south-west, 1921

Rugby

The Town Centre, Rugby, 1921

Rugby School and the town, Rugby, from the south, 1947

Rugby

Rugby School and the town, Rugby, 1947

Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth, 1920

Kenilworth

Kenilworth Castle, Kenilworth, 1920

Kenilworth Castle and the town, Kenilworth, from the west, 1953

Kenilworth

Kenilworth Castle and the town, Kenilworth, 1953

Jephson Gardens area, Royal Leamington Spa, 1920

Royal Leamington Spa

Jephson Gardens area, Royal Leamington Spa, 1920

The Pump Room Gardens, All Saints' Church and the town centre, Royal Leamington Spa, from the south-east, 1949

Royal Leamington Spa

The Pump Room Gardens, All Saints' Church and the town centre, Royal Leamington Spa, 1949

The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, 1928

Edgbaston

The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, 1928

The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, 1948. This image has been produced from a print.

Edgbaston

The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, 1948

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Warwickshire in the Historic England Archive

The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Warwickshire's past.

Charles George Harper Collection

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1892 - 1933

The front elevation of Compton Wynyates

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The front elevation of Compton Wynyates
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Eric de Mare

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1945 - 1980

General view of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford uopn Avon looking across the river.

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General view of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford uopn Avon looking across the river.
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John Gay Collection: Counties

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1950 - 1955

Compton Wynyates surrounded by topiaries in Warwickshire, seat of the Marquess of Northampton, seen from behind a winter tree.

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Compton Wynyates surrounded by topiaries in Warwickshire, seat of the Marquess of Northampton, seen from behind a winter tree. This fortified manor house mainly dates to circa 1500, but incorporates parts of an earlier house.
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John Laing Collection

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: Jul 1954

A man working on a stretch of tarmac or concrete during construction at Gaydon Airfield

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London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: Jul 1888

A view looking towards St Laurence's Church along the River Avon from Bidford Bridge

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A view looking towards St Laurence's Church along the River Avon from Bidford Bridge
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Alfred Newton and Sons

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1896 - 1920

GENERAL VIEW SHOWING WOMAN AND BOY BESIDE HEN COOP IN EITHER COMPTON VERNEY KINETON OR TYSOE

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GENERAL VIEW SHOWING WOMAN AND BOY BESIDE HEN COOP IN EITHER COMPTON VERNEY KINETON OR TYSOE
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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Edge Hill, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1900 - 1930

VIEW SHOWING A CORNER OF THE OLD WORLD GARDEN

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VIEW SHOWING A CORNER OF THE OLD WORLD GARDEN
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Walter Scott

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1925 - 1935

A view of the west side of the bridge from the south

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A view of the west side of the bridge from the south
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Charles George Harper Collection

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1892 - 1933

Looking east along Dorsington Road towards St James' Church, showing a woman and boy walking past Butterfly Cottage

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Looking east along Dorsington Road towards St James' Church, showing a woman and boy walking past Butterfly Cottage
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John Gay Collection: Counties

Warwickshire

Date created: 1950s

Cut plant stems sticking out of the snow in a field in Warwickshire, giving the appearance of stubble

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Cut plant stems sticking out of the snow in a field in Warwickshire, giving the appearance of stubble
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Alfred Newton and Sons

Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: Apr 1905

GENERAL VIEW OF FAMILY GROUP OUTSIDE UNIDENTIFIED HOUSE IN CHADSHUNT, LIGHTHORNE OR MORETON MORRELL. SEE ALSO BB98/02347

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GENERAL VIEW OF FAMILY GROUP OUTSIDE UNIDENTIFIED HOUSE IN CHADSHUNT, LIGHTHORNE OR MORETON MORRELL. SEE ALSO BB98/02347
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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Edge Hill, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire

Date created: 1904 - 1909

GENERAL VIEW SHOWING PEOPLE IN THE TEA GARDENS

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12 Places Connected to Queen Elizabeth I

Mentions Charlecote Park, Kenilworth Castle, Hospital of Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester

Discover the locations where Queen Elizabeth I lived and visited, including Hampton Court Palace, Hatfield House and Kenilworth Castle.

A photograph of a 3-storey 12th-century rubble manor house with later alterations.

What Is the Oldest House in England?

Mentions Burmington Manor

Discover when the oldest house in England was built. The earliest domestic house, Saltford Manor House, could date from the 12th century.

A photograph of a designed garden with a pond in the foreground. To the left, two people walk along a path. In the background is a large greenhouse

16 Historic Gardens and Landscapes to Visit

Mentions Kenilworth Castle

Try these English gardens if you’re looking for somewhere with spectacular garden scenery.

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Narrative Structures: England’s Literary History in 11 Places

Mentions Shakespeare's Birthplace

Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.

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5 Things to Know About Coronations

Mentions Maxstoke Castle

Discover the history and heritage behind the ancient English coronation ceremony.

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10 Historic Sites That Tell the Story of Katherine of Aragon in England

Mentions Warwick Castle

Explore the significance of places visited or lived in by Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII.

Two female archaeologists in a science lab looking at animal bones.

The History of the English Science Lab

Mentions Ragley Hall

The modern laboratory emerged in the 1680s when the University of Oxford built the first Ashmolean Museum.

Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Women Architects Who Helped Shape England

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Women have always influenced domestic design but it wasn’t until 1898 that the first female architect was admitted to the Royal Institute of British...

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12 of the Oldest Tea Rooms in England

Mentions Aviary, Okens House

Tea rooms first appeared in England in the 18th century, and the first tea room, Twinings, has stood in the same spot for over 300 years.

GAMA cruise missile shelters at Greenham Common, West Berkshire

A Brief Introduction to Gasholders

Mentions Midland Sales and Training Centre, Thomas Potterton Limited

Gasworks once brought light and warmth to homes across England.

Shakespeare's birthplace

Shakespeare’s Life Through 10 Buildings

Mentions Shakespeare's Birthplace, Guildhall,king Edward VI Grammar School, Anne Hathaway's Cottage

William Shakespeare is arguably England’s most famous poet, playwright, and actor.

Post War Libraries. Champney Road

8 of England’s Most Magnificent Libraries

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Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide.

A photograph of Harold Wingham as a young man, posed in front of light aircraft. Pinned to his tie is a badge or medallion featuring a winged motif.

Celebrating the Harold Wingham Collection Through Active Participation

Mentions Warwickshire

A collaborative project remembers the work of Harold Wingham, an unsung hero of aerial photography.

A modern colour photograph of an upland landscape with a range of hills in the background and a plantation of saplings in the foreground.

Planting Trees for the Future Whilst Protecting the Past

Mentions Warwickshire

Developing new datasets to ensure that the right tree is planted in the right place.

View of Woodhenge.

Research Reports Roundup February 2025

Mentions Warwickshire

A roundup of the latest additions to our research reports database from October 2024 to February 2025, arranged by theme.

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30 New Projects Explore England’s Rural and CoastalWorking-Class Heritage

Mentions Warwickshire

Funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grants programme, these projects will explore untold stories and celebrate the heart of our history.

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Research Reports Roundup to February 2024

Mentions Warwickshire

A roundup of new additions to the Historic England Research Reports database and a longer term overview of industrial heritage reports.

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Assessing Sensitivity, Capacity and Opportunity in the Wider Historic Environment

Mentions Warwickshire

Discussion of how historic landscape be more fully involved at the earliest stages of planning for large-scale landscape change.

A train on the East Lancashire Light Railway emitting a plume of smoke.

Heritage Across the Country Benefits from Latest Funding from the Culture Recovery Fund

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Over 470 heritage organisations across the country to benefit from the second round of Culture Recovery Fund grants

Derelict building in the Kasbah, Grimsby

Heritage at Risk 2018

Mentions Waterworks at Whitacre: Pumping Station, Filter House, Water Well and Superintendent's Office, Warwickshire

Historic England unveils latest chapter in the fight to save important heritage in 20th year of the national Register.

The Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice in Postman's Park, City of London

Public Call-out Uncovers England’s Secret and Unknown Memorials

Mentions Free Czechoslovak Army Memorial Fountain

Hundreds of nominations received as public share their knowledge of local monuments, street shrines and community tributes.

The Cabin on the beach slipway at Bucks Mills, North Devon

Places With Queer Histories Listed to Mark 50th Anniversary of the Partial Decriminalisation of Homosexuality

Mentions Gaveston's Cross, Warwickshire

The two new listings come ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967.

Illustration of The Theatre

Elizabethan Playhouses and Bear Baiting Arenas Given Protection

Mentions Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Church of Holy Trinity, Shakespeare Monument on east side of the Great Gardens of New Place

The Theatre and The Hope join the Rose and the Globe on Bankside, London as scheduled monuments.

Detail of Southend-on-Sea War Memorial, Clifftown Parade, Southend-on-Sea

National Collection of Lutyens’ War Memorials Listed

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All 44 First World War memorials designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens are now protected by listing.

Warwickshire's social history through photos

Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.

Warwickshire Hunt Stables, Little Kineton, Warwickshire

Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

A view of men and children and two terriers outside buildings belonging to the Warwickshire Hunt. The men are possibly employees of the hunt.

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Warwickshire Hunt Stables, Little Kineton, Warwickshire
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Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire

Period: Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

The castle was built on the orders of William the Conqueror in 1068 as part of a defensive chain of castles established to maintain power in his new...

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Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire
Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire © Helmut Schulenburg. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Interior view showing arms and armour on display next to a panelled wall in the Banqueting Hall at Warwick Castle.

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Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire
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Warwick Castle Mill, Warwick, Warwickshire

Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)

Although on a medieval site, and perhaps incorporating an earlier structure, Warwick Castle Mill was largely rebuilt 1767-8 by Timothy Lightoler.

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Warwick Castle Mill, Warwick, Warwickshire
Warwick Castle Mill, Warwick, Warwickshire © Helmut Schulenburg. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

War Memorial, Stretton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire

Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)

War memorial with the inscription: `Here in the centre of England where Telford's coaching road from London to Holyhead is crossed by the Roman Fosse...

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War Memorial, Stretton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire
War Memorial, Stretton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire © Mr David Morphew. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

Town Hall, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)

This building was opened by David Garrick in 1769 on the occasion of the Shakespeare Jubilee, he also presented the statue of Shakespeare displyed on...

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Town Hall, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire
Town Hall, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire © Helmut Schulenburg. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

Town Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire

Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Town hall of. c1618 by Simon White of Chipping Camden. The upper storey was completed in and is dated 1641 on a tie beam.

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Town Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire
Town Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire © Mrs Felicity Howlett. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more

The Stoneythorpe Hotel, Southam, Warwickshire

Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)

The Stoneythorpe Hotel was built as the Eye and Ear Infirmary by Dr. Henry Lilley Smith, and opened in 1818.

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The Stoneythorpe Hotel, Southam, Warwickshire
The Stoneythorpe Hotel, Southam, Warwickshire © Helmut Schulenburg. Source: Historic England Archive Find out more
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The Old Toll House, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

This ten-sided sandstone toll house, constructed in 1814, features private office space on the ground and first floors, while the lower ground floor...

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