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 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 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.
There’s something irresistibly intriguing about old paths and highways that were once well trodden but are now more often than not forgotten or overgrown. Across the years, they’ve attracted the ...
I have thought about visiting Astley Church in the past and it is open on Sundays between 2.00 and 3.30 p.m. when there is a service so we stopped off ...
Photos taken 1976. The castle is the former home to three former Queens of England, the two possibly most famous being Lady Jane Grey and the ‘White Queen’ Elizabeth Woodville, ...
Last weekend also saw open days for Astley Castle. Now, Astley has featured on these pages fairly regularly, so yours truly decided to visit. What’s significant when there is how ...
Nuneaton Memories facebook group admin Paul Birkin helped with renovation of Astley Castle – here are some photos in slideshow format of work in progress
In July 2012, the Landmark Trust opened the newly-restored Astley Castle near Nuneaton, Warwickshire to the public. The castle, which dates back to the 1200s, was damaged by fire in ...
1 Astley parish church was completely rebuilt by Sir Thomas Astley in 1343 as a collegiate establishment. This was a cruciform building, the plan of which has been reconstructed ...
The Church of the College of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was built during the Medieval period. The chancel is the only part of the building remaining and has been incorporated into the later church. It is situated 100m south of Astley Castle.
1 Site of pound marked on OS map of 1887.
The site of a pound where livestock was penned. It was in use during the Imperial period and was situated 300m south east of Astley.
1 Site of smithy marked on OS map of 1887.
The site of a blacksmiths workshop which was in use during the Imperial period. It was situated on the east side of Church Lane, Astley.