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Warwickshire Historic Environment Record Tel: 01926 412734 PO Box 43, Shire Hall, Warwick CV34 4SX 04/09/2014 Number of records: 24 MWA1571 Wilmcote Dovecote Building Wilmcote Dovecote, a lias stone building used for the breeding and housing of doves or pigeons. It dates to the Medieval/Post Medieval period, and is situated at The Orchards. DOVECOTE (Medieval to Post-medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD) Evidence STRUCTURE Centred SP 1644 5814 (8m by 9m) Narn - 3, Mapsheet - SP15NE <1> An ancient dovecote is mentioned as being beside Mary Ardens cottage. <2> The dovecote is square in plan, built of stone with a gabled roof. The building is in excellent condition, an inscription insides suggests it was built c.1400. <3> Foster dovecote #3. No evidence for such an early date: probably 16th century at the earliest. <4> Square dovecote, built of coursed lias but with modern timber framed gables. Old tile roof with small lantern at summit. Interior contains 657 nest boxes and there is a central beam, probably the remains of a potence. Queen strut roof with trenched purlins. Has retained period integrity (16th century?). (2) (3) (4) Unpublished document: Ribton-Turner C J. 1893. Shakespeares Land. Page Ref - 165 Site Visit: Wright S M. 1980. SMR Card. Volume - PRN 1571 Unpublished document: Foster P W. 1979. The Warwickshire Dovecotes. Unpublished document: EH. 1998. MPP Assessments (Dovecotes). Volume - Warks #9 SHINE Candidate (No) Old SMR PrefRef - 1571 EWA2178 (Field Observation) Wright, Sue Page 1

MWA1578 Site of Chapel at Wilmcote MWA1578 Site of Chapel at Wilmcote There is documentary evidence of a chapel at Wilmcote, from the Medieval to the Post Medieval period. The site is in the area of Swanfold. CHAPEL (Medieval to Post-medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD) Centred SP 1624 5799 (206m by 73m) Narn - 4, Mapsheet - SP15NE <1> A chapel at Wilmcote is first mentioned in 1228. In the 14th century the advowson was held by the manor of Little Wilmcote and in 1481 it was given to the Guild of the Holy Cross at Stratford. There is still a field at Wilmcote called Chapel Field. A cottage in Wilmcote which was commonly known as the chapel was leased in 1638. <2> The Rev A C Q Churchill has conducted research into the chapel. The dedication was to St Mary Magdalene. He considers the site to be an area centred at the above grid reference, now a modern housing strip, where there was formerly the oldest house in the village. This building contained a priest's room. Churchill considers that this was the chapel of 1638 and also possibly the site of the chapel of 1228. Chapel field was not traced. (2) Bibliographic reference: Salzman L F (ed). 1945. Victoria County History, vol 3, Warwickshire. Warwickshire. Page Ref - 42 Record Card/Form: Ordnance Survey. 1968. OS Card 24SE11. Volume - 15NE4, Page Ref - WMB Old SMR PrefRef - 1578 Page 2

MWA1579 Site of Possible Round Barrow 500m E of Pathlow MWA1579 Site of Possible Round Barrow 500m E of Pathlow The site of a possible round barrow, a mound usually built to conceal a burial. The barrow probably dates to the Bronze Age period. It is situated 500m east of Pathlow. BARROW (Bronze Age - 2600 BC to 601 BC) ROUND BARROW (Barrow-Round, Bronze Age - 2600 BC to 601 BC) Centred SP 1845 5878 (95m by 100m) Narn - 6, Mapsheet - SP15NE <1> The Liberty of Pathlow had the title of a Hundred and is recorded in 1086. The place which gives it its name is a tumulus, or heap of earth, situated in a lane on top of a hill, upon the left hand side of the road leading from Wootton Wawen to Stratford. It is about midway between the two towns and about 'abow-shoot' from the road, also close to the road from Warwick to Alcester. On the site is enclosed ground which is still called Pathlow. <2> The old Warwick-Alcester road enters the parish on the E at Gospel Oak. Here stood the tumulus from which Pathlow Hundred took its name. In Dugdale's time this was still the meeting place of the Court Leet and Court Baron and the Court Leet was still held here occasionally as late as the middle of the 19th century. <3> No visual evidence of a mound seen in the area. <5> Reference <4> discusses a number of other Hundred Mounds and other meeting place mounds in England. Some of these appear to have been constructed in the post-roman period, rather than utilising Bronze Age burial mounds. <6> Confirmed as Bronze Age. (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Bibliographic reference: Dugdale W. 1730. Antiquities of Warwickshire. Page Ref - 641-2 Bibliographic reference: Salzman L F (ed). 1945. Victoria County History, vol 3, Warwickshire. Warwickshire. Page Ref - 33 Record Card/Form: Ordnance Survey. 1968. OS Card 25NE6. Volume - 15NE6 Bibliographic reference: Adkins R A and Petchey M R. Arch J. Volume - 141, Page Ref - 243-51 Record Card/Form: Hingley R C. 1988. SMR Card. Volume - PRN 1579 Verbal communication: Stuart Palmer. 2006. Aggregates Assessment. Old SMR PrefRef - 1579 EWA1368 EWA5886 (Field Observation) (Field Observation) Page 3

MWA1579 Site of Possible Round Barrow 500m E of Pathlow, OS - Ordnance Survey, SV Page 4

MWA1583 Imperial quarry site, Aston Cantlow. MWA1583 Imperial quarry site, Aston Cantlow. The site of a stone quarry dating to the Imperial period and known from place name evidence. It is located 150m west of the football ground, Wilmecote. QUARRY (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) SP 1590 5840 (point) <1> Formerly there were extensive stone quarries of Lower Lias stone at Wilmcote. <2> Stone Pit Close is marked on a map of 1874. <3> Stone from this quarry was used from the 16th century. (2) (3) Bibliographic reference: Salzman L F (ed). 1945. Victoria County History, vol 3, Warwickshire. Warwickshire. Page Ref - 35 Map: 1874. T Wood's Estates Map. Volume - CR1312:1 Record Card/Form: Wilson, R. 1952. Wilmcote Quarry. Old SMR PrefRef - 1583 Page 5

MWA1586 Wilmcote Stocks MWA1586 Wilmcote Stocks The possible site of Wilmcote stocks, in which an offender's hands and/or feet were locked as punishment. They were in use during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods. The stocks are currently in an outshed at Palmer's Farmhouse, formally Mary Arden's House, but were formerly in Front Street, Ilmington. PUNISHMENT PLACE (Medieval to Post-medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD) STOCKS (Medieval to Post-medieval - 1066 AD to 1750 AD) SP 1643 5816 (point) <1> Wilmcote stocks. A stocks was located in the outbuilding to Mary Arden's House, which houses an agricultural museum. <2> The above are described as Wilmcote Stocks, but it is uncertain from the description whether they originally came from Wilmcote. <3> See MWA2706, which suggests that these stocks were removed from Front Street, Ilmington. (2) (3) Unpublished document: SMW. 1980. SMR Card. Volume - PRN 1586 Verbal communication: R C Hingley. R.C. Hingley personal comments. Verbal communication: G Carey. 2009-2014. Pers. Comm. Giles Carey. Old SMR PrefRef - 1586 EWA1371 (Field Observation) Wright, Sue Page 6

MWA19115 Possible undated building, Wilmcote MWA19115 Possible undated building, Wilmcote The site of a possible building, indicated through geophysical survey. This is located to the east of Wilmcote. BUILDING (Unknown date) Centred SP 1643 5806 (25m by 30m) <1> The site of a possible building, indicated through geophysical survey. This is located to the east of Wilmcote. This building would measure approximately 24x10m with a projection the south. Other possible buildings were also suggested. Geophysical Survey Report: Shiel D. 1995. Report on Geophysical Survey: Wilmcote, Warwickshire. EWA10184 Resistance survey, S. of Station Road, Wilmcote (Geophysical Survey) Page 7

MWA4330 The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal MWA4330 The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal The Stratford on Avon Canal dates from the Imperial period. It runs between the Bancroft Basin in Stratford and the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at Kings Norton, Birmingham. CANAL (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Centred SP 1615 6162 (4880m by 16048m) Stratford upon Avon, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Tanworth in Arden, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire <1> The Stratford-upon-Avon canal runs from the river Avon at Bancroft Basin in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Worcester and Birmingham canal at Kings Norton junction. Constructed between 1796 and 1815. <2> cf West Midlands SMR No 6734. <3> An Act was obtained by the Corporation in 1793 to enable the cutting of a canal to join the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. In 1795 a further Act was obtained to allow the creation of a branch to join the Warwick and Birmingham Canal at Lapworth. Work commenced at the north end of the Stratford Canal. By 1798 the Canal was navigable as far south as Hockley Heath, about half the distance, but a third Act to authorise changes of course had to be obtained in 1799, and this almost exhausted the available funds. The branch to the Warwick Canal was completed but then work stopped in 1803. However, the Canal was eventually completed as far as Stratford, with the first boat reaching the Avon in 1816. (2) (3) Record Card/Form: Kilburn C D. 1984. SMR Card. Bibliographic reference: West Midlands SMR. 1998. Bibliographic reference. Bibliographic reference: Salzman L F (ed). 1945. Victoria County History, vol 3, Warwickshire. Warwickshire. Page Ref - 243 SHINE Candidate (No) Old SMR PrefRef - 4330 Page 8

MWA4337 Canal wharf at Wilmcote MWA4337 Canal wharf at Wilmcote The site of a canal wharf, where vessels would have loaded and unloaded goods during the Imperial period. It was located 150m west of the station at Wilmcote. CANAL (Canal Feature, Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) CANAL WHARF (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) SP 1665 5825 (point) <1> There is a private road 'Wharf Lane' next to the wharf. There are what appear to be cottages contemporary with the canal nearby. The wharf itself is very overgrown and built on. Site Visit: Kilburn C D. 1984. SMR Card. Volume - PRN 4337 Old SMR PrefRef - 4337 EWA2186 (Field Observation) Page 9

MWA4775 Turnpike Road from Edge Hill to Birmingham via Stratf MWA4775 Turnpike Road from Edge Hill to Birmingham via Stratford A toll road which was established during the Post Medieval period. It continued to be used during the Imperial period. It was part of one of the London to Birmingham routes. The road ran between Edge Hill and Birmingham via Stratford. TOLL ROAD (Constructed, Post-medieval - 1725 AD to 1750 AD) Centred SP 2088 5460 (21405m by 26508m) Alderminster, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Aston Cantlow, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Bearley, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Beaudesert, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Ettington, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Henley in Arden, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Old Stratford and Drayton, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Oxhill, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Pillerton Hersey, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Pillerton Priors, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Ratley and Upton, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Stratford upon Avon, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Tanworth in Arden, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Tysoe, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Ullenhall, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Wootton Wawen, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire <1> A turnpike road between Birmingham and Edgehill via Stratford established 1725-50. Bibliographic reference: Cossons A. 1941-42. TBAS vol 64. 64. Vol 64, p59, 84 [No. 3] SHINE Candidate (No) On GIS? Checked? (On - Unchecked) - 4775 Old SMR PrefRef - 4775 Page 10

MWA6082 Early Medieval/Medieval Hundred Mound 500m W of P MWA6082 Early Medieval/Medieval Hundred Mound 500m W of Pathlow The site of a mound, known as a Hundred Mound where meetings took place during the Early Medieval and Medieval periods. It is located 550m east of Pathlow. MOUND (Early medieval to Medieval - 801 AD to 1539 AD) Centred SP 1845 5876 (116m by 129m) Old_Prn - 1579 <1> The old Warwick-Alcester road enters the parish on the East at Gospel Oak. Here stood the tumulus from which Pathlow Hundred took its name. <2> No traces of this mound now survive. <5> Discussion of a number of Hundred Mounds and other meeting place mounds in England indicates that they may have been constructed in the post Roman period, rather than utilising BA burial monuments. <6> If it was an early Medieval/Medieval Hundred mound then this could have used the site of a round barrow (PRN 1579). (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Bibliographic reference: Salzman L F (ed). 1945. Victoria County History, vol 3, Warwickshire. Warwickshire. Page Ref - 33 Site Visit: 1968. OS Card, 15NE6. Volume - 15NE6 Unpublished document: Williams S M. 1980. SMR Card. Volume - PRN 1579 Unpublished document: SV. 1984. SMR Card. Volume - PRN 1579 Bibliographic reference: Adkins R A and Petchey M R. 1984. Arch J. Volume - 141, Page Ref - 243-51 Unpublished document: Unknown. Unknown. Pers comm. (unkwown). Old SMR PrefRef - 6082 EWA2107 EWA6010 (Field Observation) (Field Observation), OS - Ordnance Survey, SV Page 11

MWA6082 Early Medieval/Medieval Hundred Mound 500m W of P Page 12

MWA7414 Possible building, The Orchard, Wilmcote MWA7414 Possible building, The Orchard, Wilmcote A geophysical survey revealed evidence of a building and other structures, walls and/or pathways. These possibly date to the Post Medieval period. The site is situated 100m north of the church, Wilmcote. BUILDING (Post-medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD) WALL (Post-medieval - 1540 AD to 1750 AD) SP 1645 5806 (point) <1> In 1932 it was suggested that this is the site of a manor house or farm house possibly belonging to Robert Arden, Shakespeare's maternal grandfather. At present there is no documentary evidence to support this view. <2> In February 1995 a resistance survey revealed a complex of features which are open to interpretation. However, the survey located one possible building and anomalies suggesting the presence of other structures, walls and/or pathways. It is impossible to provide a date for any features, although the anomalies do not coincide with a farm building shown on the 1932 OS map. See MWA19115 for further information. (2) Bibliographic reference: Marlow A. 1995. Information on possible Manor House, Wilmcote. Evaluation Report: Shiel D. 1995. Geophysical Survey at Wlimcote. Volume - 95/15 Old SMR PrefRef - 7414 EWA6228 (Documentary Research), DS Page 13

MWA7692 Lime kilns at Newhouse Farm MWA7692 Lime kilns at Newhouse Farm The site of lime kilns from the Imperial period, which were marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. They were located 500m north of Pathlow on the Birmingham Road. KILN (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) LIME KILN (Kiln-Lime, Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Centred SP 1772 5929 (36m by 33m) <1> Site of lime kilns shown on OS 1st edition map. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886. 38SW 1:10560 1886. Old SMR PrefRef - 7692 EWA4011 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 14

MWA7695 Blue Lias Lime and Cement Works MWA7695 Blue Lias Lime and Cement Works The site of lime and cement works from the Imperial period, which are shown on the first edition 25" Ordnance Survey map of 1923. They were located 400m north of Featherbed Lane Bridge. CEMENT WORKS (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE LIME WORKS (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Centred SP 1665 5876 (161m by 223m) <1> Lime and cement works are shown on the OS 25" 1st edition map. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1823. 1st ed 25" OS Map 1823. Old SMR PrefRef - 7695 EWA4039 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 15

MWA7696 Blue Lias Lime and Cement Works Tramway MWA7696 Blue Lias Lime and Cement Works Tramway A tramway belonging to the Blue Lias Lime and Cement Works which was in use during the Imperial period. It is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1823. The site is located 500m north west of the station, Wilmecote. TRAMWAY (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE SP 1640 5860 (point) <1> Tramway shown on OS 1st edition 25" map. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1823. 1st ed 25" OS Map 1823. Old SMR PrefRef - 7696 EWA4040 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 16

MWA7697 Wilmcote Smithy MWA7697 Wilmcote Smithy The site of a blacksmiths workshop, where iron was worked during the Imperial period. It is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1823. The blacksmiths was situated 100m north the church, Wilmcote. BLACKSMITHS WORKSHOP (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) SP 1640 5800 (point) <1> Smithy is shown on OS 1st edition 25". Map: Ordnance Survey. 1823. 1st ed 25" OS Map 1823. Old SMR PrefRef - 7697 EWA4041 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 17

MWA7698 Lime Kiln at Wilmcote MWA7698 Lime Kiln at Wilmcote The site of a lime kiln dating back to at least the Imperial period. It is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1823. It is situated 350m north east of the church, Wilmcote. KILN (Kiln-Uncertain, Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Centred SP 1668 5809 (47m by 48m) <1> A kiln is shown on the OS 1st edition map. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1823. 1st ed 25" OS Map 1823. Old SMR PrefRef - 7698 EWA4042 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 18

MWA7699 Lime Kilns near Wilmcote MWA7699 Lime Kilns near Wilmcote The site of lime kilns dating back to at least the Imperial period. They are marked on the first edition 25" Ordnance Survey map. They were located 250m north of Featherbed Lane Bridge. KILN (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) LIME KILN (Kiln-Lime, Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Centred SP 1666 5860 (60m by 61m) <1> Lime kilns marked on the OS 1st edition 25 ". Map: Ordnance Survey. 1823. 1st ed 25" OS Map 1823. Old SMR PrefRef - 7699 EWA4043 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 19

MWA7700 Wilmcote Station MWA7700 Wilmcote Station The site of the former Wilmcote Railway Station which dates to the Imperial period and which is marked on the first edition 25 inch Ordnance Survey map. It is situated 200m north east of Featherbed Lane Bridge. RAILWAY STATION (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Centred SP 1673 5840 (24m by 64m) <1> Wilmcote Station marked on OS 1st edition 25" map. <2> The site of the original railway station at Wilmcote. It was replaced in 1907 by the existing station on the other side of the road bridge, although the original goods yard remained in use until c.1963. <3>Date of opening of station given as 1861; replaced in 1907. (2) (3) Map: Ordnance Survey. 1823. 1st ed 25" OS Map 1823. Bibliographic reference: C G Maggs. 1994. Branch Lines of Warwickshire. p.107 Digital archive: Andrew Doherty. Rail around Birmingham: Wilmcote Station. Old SMR PrefRef - 7700 EWA4044 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 20

MWA7840 Midland Railway (Hatton, Stratford & Honeybourne) MWA7840 Midland Railway (Hatton, Stratford & Honeybourne) The Hatton Stratford on Avon and Honeybourne sections of the Midland Railway. They date from the Imperial period, and are marked on the Ordance Survey first edition 25" map. RAILWAY (Railway Line, Imperial to Unknown - 1751 AD) Centred SP 1820 5674 (7230m by 19735m) Warwick, Warwickshire Midland railway. <1> Hatton, Stratford and Honeybourne sections of Midland Railway shown on 1st ed 25" OS map. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1st ed 25". SHINE Candidate (Unlikely) Old SMR PrefRef - 7840 EWA4013 (Documentary Research) Southgate, Brian - Warwickshire Museum Page 21

MWA8576 Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote - grounds MWA8576 Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote - grounds The site of a cottage garden associated with the house formally known as Mary Arden's house. The garden was created in the 1930s and is situated in Wilmcote. COTTAGE GARDEN (Modern - 1914 AD to 2050 AD) GARDEN (Modern - 1914 AD to 2050 AD) Centred SP 16391 58214 (191m by 259m) <1> Cottage garden developed from 1930s onwards around house associated with Shakespeare's mother's family. Recommended for inclusion on Local List. <2> - <3> Site before development of garden shown on OS 1:10560 1886 and 1926 Sht Warks 38SW. (2) (3) Bibliographic reference: Lovie, Jonathan. 1997. Warwickshire Register Review Data Tables (Stratford on Avon). Item 281 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886. 38SW 1:10560 1886. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1926. 38SW 1:10560 1926. SHINE Candidate (Unlikely) Amend SMR overlay? (Check) - 8576 On GIS? Checked? (On - Unchecked) - 8576 Old SMR PrefRef - 8576 EWA6652 Site visit to Mary Arden's House by J. Lovie c1996 (Field Observation) Page 22

MWA8641 Feldene Stret (Anglo-Saxon routeway) MWA8641 Feldene Stret (Anglo-Saxon routeway) A trackway dating to the Early Medieval period. This trackway is probably Feldene Stret, the road to the Feldene. It is known from documentary evidence. This route is now the existing Birmingham to Stratford Road. TRACKWAY (Early medieval - 801 AD to 1065 AD) Evidence DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE Centred SP 1843 5791 (924m by 1800m), Old Stratford and Drayton, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, Stratford upon Avon, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire <1> A charter of Bishopton dated AD 1016 refers to the Feldene Stret (?road to the Feldon). This is the present Birmingham to Stratford road, reached by the E boundary of Bishopton at SP 5718. <2> Map illustrating identified section of route. (2) Unpublished document: Hooke D. 1999. Historic Landscape Assessment. p6 (S1388) Map: Hooke D. 1999. Historic Landscape Assessment Routeway Maps. Map 7, A6 Feldene Stret On GIS? Checked? (On - Unchecked) - 8641 Old SMR PrefRef - 8641 Page 23

MWA9110 Site of church at Wilmcote MWA9110 Site of church at Wilmcote The Parish Church of St. Andrews which is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. The church dates back to at least the Imperial period. BUILDING (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) CHURCH (Imperial - 1751 AD to 1913 AD) Centred SP 16373 57858 (123m by 140m) <1> The first edition 6" map shows St Andrew's Church. Map: Ordnance Survey. 1886. 38SW 1:10560 1886. Old SMR PrefRef - 9110 Page 24

MWA9113 Wilmcote Medieval Settlement MWA9113 Wilmcote Medieval Settlement The possible extent of the Medieval settlement at Wilmcote as suggested by the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD) Centred SP 16333 58067 (556m by 609m) <1> The possible extent of Medieval settlement, other than the possible deserted medieval village of Wilmcote Parva (WA 923], based on the first edition 6" map of 1886, 38SW. <2> Domesday lists Wilmcote in Pathlow Hundred. The Phillimore edition has a grid reference of 16,58. Ref 37,2 Also from Osbern (son of Richard) Urso holds 3 hides in Wilmcote. Land for 4 ploughs. In lordship 2; 2 slaves; 2 villagers and 2 smallholders with 2 ploughs. Meadow, 24 acres. The value was 30s; now 60s. Leofwin Doda held it freely before 1066. <3> The first edition map shows a hamlet along the mainstreet. The plots are small, and some of the strip fields behind the houses contain trees, suggesting neglect or shrinkage. There is no ridge and furrow plotting for the parish of Aston Cantlow, but the RAF vertical photo of 1947 shows survival abutting the village on the southwest and southeast sides. The line of trees on the northern side looks like a boundary hedge. The large irregular area east of the village and west of the canal has not been included, as there is no indication on the map or the AP as to its use; on both it just shows a few trees. (2) (3) (3) Map: Ordnance Survey. 1880s. 1st edition 6" maps. Medieval settlement evaluation.. Bibliographic reference: Phillimore and Co Ltd. 1976. Domesday Book Warwickshire incl Birmingham. Aerial Photograph: RAF. 1947. SP15NE. 42/15NE. Desk Top Study: Hester Hawkes.. 2002/3. Comments on villages and towns in the Medieval Settlement study.. Old SMR PrefRef - 9113 Page 25

MWA923 Possible Site of Wilmcote Parva Deserted Medieval Se MWA923 Possible Site of Wilmcote Parva Deserted Medieval Settlement The possible site of the Medieval deserted settlement of Wilmcote Parva. The site is located 400m south east of the church, Wilmcote. DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD) Centred SP 1676 5762 (164m by 199m) Old Stratford and Drayton, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire <1> Mentioned in list of DMVs in 1971 Bibliographic reference: Beresford M, Hurst J G. 1971. Deserted Medieval Villages. Page Ref - 206 Old SMR PrefRef - 923 Page 26