1 Dugdale mentions the existence of a bridge in the early 13th century (7.H.3). ‘in K.H.5. time John Middilton (…) built a fair Bridge here of lime and stone’
2 ...
Marton Bridge, a stone road bridge with Medieval origins. Documentary evidence suggests that there have been nine different stages of construction in its history. It crosses the River Leam 200m north of the church.
1 ‘Old Tollgate Cottage’.
2 Toll house at above grid reference, site of, ploughed. Building was demolished c1965. Its site can be identified by the point where the fence projects over ...
The site of a toll house where travellers would have paid a toll to use a toll road. It was built during the Post Medieval or Imperial period but was demolished in the 1960s. The toll house was situated on Oxford Road, 800m north west of Marton.
1 The probable extent of the medieval settlement based on the OS first edition map of 1886, 34NE.
2 The ridge and furrow plotting of the parish.
3 Domesday has 2 entries ...
The probable extent of the medieval settlement at Frankton based on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886, and on evidence from aerial photographs.
1 The site of an ‘old limekiln’ marked on the OS first edition of 1886, and on the digital mapping.
The site of an old lime kiln identified on the first edition Ordnance Survey map of 1886. It was located at the northern end of Frankton Wood.
1 Two large fishponds SW of the village.
2 Two fishponds connected by a stream, apparently formed by the damming of a small valley. Both in use and stocked with fish. ...
Frankton fishponds, used for the breeding and storing of fish. They are of unknown date, and are still in use. They are situated 400m southwest of the church at Frankton.
1 Chancel, nave, S aisle, W tower, vestry, and S porch. Lower stage of tower early 13th century; the rest of the church was rebuilt in the 14th century, and ...
The Church of St Nicholas which was originally built during the Medieval period. The church was largely restored during the Imperial period. It is situated to the south west of Frankton.
1 House, formerly rectory. c1830. Flemish bond buff brick with string course to main block, and brick dentil cornice throughout. Late Georgian style. 2 storeys.
2 Building is notable for its ...
Frankton Rectory, a vicarage that was built as during the Imperial period. The building is no longer in use as a vicarage but is situated 100m south east of the church at Frankton.
1 ‘Hillside with two plateaux and hollow way, all apparently man-made. Possible diverted stream bed.’
3 This site requires a more detailed survey.
Two terraces or plateaux and a hollow way of unknown date are visible as earthworks. The features are situated 500m north west of Badgers Spinney.
2 Undated subrectangular enclosure shows on aerial photographs. Additional linear features are probably old field boundaries or natural.
3 A curving ditch and an urn possibly associated with a burial ...
The site of an enclosure of unknown date. The enclosure is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. It is situated 100m east of Latch Spinney.
2 Linear crop marks indicate two sides of a possible subrectangular enclosure.
Two linear features that are visible as cropmarks might be the remains of an enclosure. The linear features are of unknown date. They are situated 200m north of Frankton.
1 A feature in a field is visible on photos but is now partially built on. No features were visible in the field.
2 Probably natural in origin.
A possible archaeological site of unknown date is visible as a cropmark on aerial photographs. The exact nature of the site is unknown. It is located between Bourton on Dunsmore and Frankton.
2 Faint linear cropmarks show on aerial photographs.
Several linear features are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. They are of unknown date. The features are situated 1km east of Marton.
2 An undated rectangular enclosure shows on aerial photographs. This appears to be underlain or overlain by ridge and furrow.
An enclosure of unknown date is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. It is situated 600m east of Marton.
1 This could be the site of a windmill which belonged to Coventry Priory which is recorded as having been built by 1291. Also the site of a Medieval (or ...
The site of a Medieval windmill that might have belonged to Coventry Priory. A post mill may have stood on the same site at a later date. The site is located on Windmill Hill, 1km south east of Princethorpe.
2 One complete undated circular enclosure and part of a second cut by a road show on aerial photographs. A linear feature also shows. The origin of these features is ...
Two circular enclosures and a linear feature are visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs. They are of unknown date. The features are situated 300m north west of Marton.
1 Air photograph.
2 Ridge and furrow cultivation and a headland or possible hollow way observed on site visit (Also see WA 3185).
3 On the very edge of ridge and furrow ...
An area of ridge and furrow cultivation of Medieval date and a possible hollow way. The remains are visible as earthworks and are situated at the north end of Marton.
1 Pits appear on 1887 25″ OS map.
2 Three pits in a copse with possible undefined earthworks and evidence of quarrying. All pits are flooded and overgrown.
Several pits are marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1887 and probably represent a quarry. The quarry would have been in use during the Imperial period and possibly earlier. It was situated 1km north west of Frankton.
1 Smithy marked.
2 The site now has a modern house on it.
The site of a forge where wrought iron was made during the Imperial period. It is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1887. It was situated 300m north east of the church at Frankton.
1 Earthwork under pasture. Raised long mound between Elms Farm and telephone exchange. Predates ridge and furrow which runs out on to the mound. Could have been a causeway for ...
An elongated mound of unknown date and function. It is situated west of Coventry Road, Marton.
2 Ridge and furrow cultivation transcribed from air photographs.
The remains of Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation in the parish of Frankton. In some areas the ridge and furrow is visible on aerial photographs, whilst in others it remains as an earthwork.
1 A turnpike established between 1750 and 1775. First Act 1754-5.
A toll road running from Ryton Bridge to Banbury, via Southam. Travellers would have paid to use the road during the Imperial period.
1 Frankton Manor garden, Frankton, Rugby.
Lovie describes garden as early 20th century; house 18th century origin.
Lovie mentions a lead fountain and cistern, dated 1752, set in the gardens.
Lead fountain and cistern set in 20th century gardens.
Recommended for inclusion on Local List by Lovie.
1 Frankton Rectory (Old Rectory) garden, Frankton, Rugby.
Lovie only mentions terraces.
House c.1830 with late C19th additions; special landscape area. Terraces.
No action recommended by Lovie.
