1 A spread of cobbles over an area of c. 28m x 28m uncovered on the northern edge of the site during groundworks for a residential development in Brandon. ...
A cobble surface of unknown date, possibly a floor, was uncovered during during archaeological work in the area of Avondale Road, Brandon.
1 An archaeological evaluation on this site within the Medieval village in 1998 (WA 8326) revealed evidence for 13th century activity in the form of pits and a ditch and ...
Medieval ditches, a pit and a gully were found during archaeological work. These features might have been associated with Medieval settlement in this area. The site was located towards the south of Brandon.
I thought you might like to see these pics of a Garden Centre in Brandon. It’s just opposite the speedway track and maybe not much to look at now, but ...
1 Railway from London-Birmingham, built under powers granted by Act of May 6th 1833, surveys of the route having begun in 1829. Opened from Rugby to Birmingham on April 9th ...
The London to Birmingham Railway, constucted during the Imperial period. It was merged into the LNWR in 1846.
Two cards were given to me by my neighbour, they’re part of a large collection of postcards, of local people.They’re photos from the late 1800s, some of them.
These postcards refer ...
1 Signal box marked on 1886 map.
The site of a railway signal box built during the Imperial period, and marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. It was situated 500m northwest of Brandon Marsh Visitor Centre.
1 A spherical lead bead/weight reported to Coventry Museum by metal detectorists.
2 Part of a trumpet brooch of the 1st century reported to Coventry Museum by metal detectorists.
Findspot - finds dating to the Roman period, including a lead bead and the fragment of a brooch, were found in the area of Brandon Lane.
1 A lead cylindrical sheath and a lead miniature flask or ampulla reported to Coventry Museum by metal detectorists.
2 A lead plug and a lead sub-conical weight reported to Coventry ...
Findspot - various Medieval finds, including a lead weight and an ampulla, were found in the area of Brandon Lane.
1 A circular lead disc, a copper alloy coin or token and a sub-rectangular copper alloy fitting reported to Coventry Museum by metal detectorists.
2 A lead bird-shaped sheet and assorted ...
Findspot - various Post Medieval finds, including a copper alloy coin or token, were found in the area of Brandon Lane.
1 Signal box marked on 1886 map.
2 Signal box, station building, shelter on opposite side of tracks to the station building, foot bridge and a goods shed were mapped as ...
The site of a railway signal box at Brandon and Wolston Station. It was in use during the Imperial period. The signal box is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. It was situated 200m north of Brandon Castle.
Railway.
1 The Rugby to Birmingham branch of the LNWR is shown on the OS 1st ed 25″ map.
2 Railway from London-Birmingham, built under powers granted by Act of May 6th ...
Documentary
1 Coins of the 3rd and 4th century reported by metal detectorists.
Fragment of decorated metalwork reported by metal detectorists.
2 Coin of the 4th century reported by metal detectorists.
Findspot - various Roman coins and some decorated metal work were found in the area of Brandon Lane.
1 Bronze 14th century buckle reported by metal detectorists.
2 Two fragments from bronze cooking pots reported by metal detectorists.
3 Bronze rivet and six bronze rings reported by metal detectorists.
4 15th ...
Findspot - various finds of Medieval date, including bronze rings, a buckle and a thimble, were found in the area of Brandon Lane.
1 Shilling of the 17th century reported by metal detectorists.
2 Bronze ‘spectacle’ buckle of the 15th to 16th century, bronze 18th century shoe buckle and gilt bronze ornamental fitting reported ...
Findspot - vatious finds of Post Medieval date, including a shoe buckle and a coin, were found in the area of Brandon Lane.
A local schoolmaster Mr Hassall mentions this station in his school logbook:
Jan. 15th 1892. The new books for the library to the worth of £4. 10. 0 arrived at Brandon ...
The station was opened in 1879, replacing an earlier station from 1838. Despite being the only station between Coventry and Rugby, Brandon and Wolston struggled for customers and was closed ...
1 Ice House noted in Brandon little Wood by the 1605 Living History Society
Ice house noted in Brandon Little Wood.
1 Very extensive earthworks marking the site of an important Medieval castle which formerly stood here. Defences appear to have consisted mainly of broad moats and sheets of water dammed ...
Brandon Castle, the site of a Medieval castle, with associated castle keep and moat complex. Documentary evidence exists for some of its history, and some of the earthworks have been patially excavated. The castle is situated 300m south of Brandon.
A water mill used to stand on a mill-stream off the river Avon between Brandon and Ryton on Dunsmore; it was situated on what is now the eleventh green of Brandon ...
Arch eval, producing Medieval remains.
1 Archaeological evaluation took place at this location in 1998 in advance of development. It revealed evidence for C13 activity (WA 8253).
2 Arch Obs during top ...
See EWA3241 and EWA6729