1 The possible extent of the medieval settlement, based on the 1st edition OS maps of 1887, 16NE and 10SE.
2 Domesday listed Astley in Brinklow Hundred. The Phillimore edition has ...
The probable extent of the medieval settlement based on the Ordnance Survey first edition map of 1887.
1 Originated as a chantry founded in Astley parish church in 1338 by Sir Thomas Astley. It was intended to maintain 7 chaplains. In 1388 it provided for ...
The site of the College of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was founded in the Medieval period. The site is survives as an earthwork and is situated 100m north west of Astley Castle.
1 The nave was originally the choir of a collegiate church and is of late Decorated work. The W (formerly central) tower has a Decorated tower stage, the ...
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin which was originally built during the Medieval period. It is situated 100m south west of Astley Castle.
1 Sole End in Astley. There is a possibility that this farm group represents the Domesday Solege.
2 A few scattered houses at ‘Souley End’. This was ...
A shrunken village at Sole End of Medieval or Post Medieval date. It survives as an earthwork and is situated 500m south of Cowley Wood.
1 A will, dated 1530, ordered that a hospital should be built in Astley, but it is doubtful if this was done.
2 Noted.
The possible site of a Post Medieval hospital at Astley. The existence of the hospital is suggested by documentary evidence. The exact location of its site is unknown.
1 ‘Tumulus’.
2 A large tumulus half a mile S of Astley.
3 A ‘tumulus’. The lane is called ‘Windmill Lane’ so this is more likely to be a windmill mound. This ...
The site of a windmill and its associated mound, which was in use during the Post Medieval period. It was situated 400m north of Howe Green.
1 The castle is surrounded by a moat with banks 3.3 to 4.9m in height. The bailey is formed of a circle drawn out towards the NE, increasing ...
A moat, a wide ditch which surrounds Astley Castle. The moat survives as an earthwork and dates from the Medieval period when the castle was first built. It is situated in Astley, 100m east of Church Lane.
1 c.1820: A two storied structure of brick, fronted with red sandstone of Strawberry Hill gothic type. A pointed arched entrance at each side. Central gable containing a ...
Astley Castle Stables which were built during the Imperial period. They are situated at Astley Castle, 100m east of Church Lane.
1Two Quartzite bifacial chopper- cores: description and illustration
Quartzite bifacial chopper- cores from Astley, Nuneaton
1Flint Flake: description and illustration
Flint flake from Astley West, Nuneaton
1 Two Quartzite cores and a scraper : description and illustration
Two Quartzite chopper-cores and a quartzite bifacial scraper from Astley Field, Nuneaton
1Quartzite core, split-cobble and Quartzite bifacial chopper-core: description and illustration
Quartzite core, split-cobble and Quartzite bifacial chopper-core from Astley, Nuneaton
1 Quartzite scraper (or chopper-core, unifacial) : description and illustration
Quartzite scraper (or chopper-core, unifacial) from Astley
1 Quartzite bifacial chopper-core and migrating platform core : description and illustration
Quartzite bifacial chopper-core and migrating platform core from Astley
1 Quartzite roughout: description and illustration.
Quartzite roughout found near Astley
1 Quartzite subcordate handaxe: description and illustration
Quartzite subcordate handaxe found near Astley
1Quartzite Core, migrating platform: description and illustration.
Quartzite core, migrating platform found near Astley
1 Quartzite pick: description and illustration
Quartzite pick found near Astley
1 Quartzite bifacial chopper-core: description and illustration
Quartzite chopper core found near Astley
1 Breach Oak Farmhouse
Described by Lovie as Villa with terrace, pleasure grounds, pond and kitchen garden.
Villa with pleasure grounds and kitchen garden.
1It was built by 1951 as part of the Rotor programme to modernise the United Kingdom’s radar defences. The station operated under the command of Western Sector as part of ...
The site of Astley Very High Frequency (VHF) Fixer Station. This was one of a network of 57 stations established in England by the Royal Air Force.
1 A mixture of medieval and post medieval pottery found in c.1990 when working a field. The collection includes green glazed medieval ware among which there are decorated handles, and ...
A find of potsherds from the medieval and post medieval periods which were just to the west of Fir Tree Grove, Astley.
1 Worked flints found in a field in 1990, including two scrapers and a blade.
A number of worked flints which date between the Mesolothic and the Early Bronze Age and which were found to the south of Astley.