1 There were two bathing establishments in Willoughby – the Willoughby New Sulphureous and Saline Baths and the Willoughby Lodge Spa (PRN 3069). The former Bath was situated on the ...
The site of the Willoughby New Sulphureous and Saline Baths, baths that date to the Imperial period. The baths were opened because it was believed that the water could help to cure complaints such as rheumatism. They were situated off Main Street, Willoughby.
1 A sulphorous and saline spring was discovered around 1800 on a farm in the S of the parish and recommended for both drinking and bathing.
3 There were two bathing ...
The site of Willoughby Lodge Spa, baths which dated to the Imperial period. The baths were opened because it was believed that the water could help to cure complaints such as rheumatism. They were situated 1km south west of Willoughby.
1 Established in 1886 to provide reading and billiard rooms for gentlemen in Rugby and the neighbourhood.
2 Middle 19th century club house in modified Neoclassical style. Stucco, hipped Welsh ...
The clubhouse of Rugby Club, a gentlemans' club. The clubhouse was built during the Imperial period. It is situated in North Street, Rugby.
1 Bowling Green. Shown on 1st edition OS map. Out of use by 1999.
Bowling Green. Shown on First edition OS map.
1 The springs at Bishopton were first brought to the attention of the public by Dr Charles Perry in 1744. The spring is situated in a field called Shottery. The ...
The site of Bishopton Spa, comprising of baths and a well. The spa was in use during the Post Medieval and Imperial periods and is known from documentary evidence. It was situated 400m west of Mt Pleasant Farm.
1 The fourth Leamington spring was discovered by Richard Robbins, who erected six marble baths and a small pump rooms. Robbins’ Baths were later rebuilt as Victoria Baths, with a ...
The traces of Robbins Baths, later Victoria Baths, that survive in the colonnaded buildings facing the river. The baths dated from the Imperial period, and were situated on Victoria Terrace, Leamington Spa.
1 Evaluation of a cropmark site in advance of quarrying was unable to clarify the status of trackways associated with a known Roman settlement, (SAM 162). Open area excavation revealed ...
Evidence of Iron Age/ Romano British settlement uncovered during a series of evaluations and excavations. The site is located 600m to the east of Marsh Farm, Salford Priors.
1 Site of Empire Music Hall marked on OS map of 1902.
The site of Empire Music Hall which dates to the Imperial period. It was situated on Leicester Road, Nuneaton, and is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1902.
1 Site of racecourse marked on OS map of 1887.
The site of a racecourse which was in use during the Imperial period. It was situated north of Princess Road, Atherstone. It is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1887.
1 A bathhouse discovered during building work in 1978. The site was badly damaged by earth removal. It consisted of three elements – the hypocaust building, the semicircular room and ...
The site of a Roman bath house situated 500m north east of Gilson Hall.
2 Possible linear features show on aerial photographs. In places this boundary is doubled.
3 An old racecourse is recorded in this area.
A racecourse dating to the Imperial period is visible on aerial photographs. It was situated 1km west of Alcester Lodge.
1 Racecourse shown.
2 The racecourse is first shown on the OS map of 1924 and thus post dates 1903 when the OS 25″ was published.
3 OS 25″ 1903 map.
The site of a race course at Moxhull Park, which was used from the Imperial period onwards, is located c 600m to the south west of Middleton Farm.
1 Binswood Hall School Buildings, consisting of 27 and 29 Binswood Crescent (built c.1828-34) and the main school buildings, established as Leamington College in April 1847. A main mock-Tudor Hall, ...
Binswood Hall School Buildings, consisting of 27 and 29 Binswood Crescent (built c.1828-34) and the main school buildings, established as Leamington College in April 1847. A main mock-Tudor Hall, a Chapel-Dining Hall-Library, a Cottage used as The Headmaster's House and a purpose built Gymnaisum were all built in the 19th century. Later additions were made in the 20th century.
1 Opposite the former Bell coaching inn – now called Halford Bridge Hotel – is the oldest bowling green in the county and one of the five oldest in the ...
The site of a baiting place, where cock fighting took place during the Post Medieval and Imperial periods. It was situated on Main Street, Halford.
1 The Shakespearean Theatre in Chapel Lane is the only one of the early Stratford theatres with any continuous history. It was built by a company formed in 1826, which ...
The site of The 19th century Shakespearean Theatre, Chapel Lane, built 1827 and demolished 1872 by Halliwell Phillips.
1 About half way down the N slope of Bush Hill are three well-defined circles each containing a small central mound with a shallow ditch round it, outside the ditch ...
The site of a baiting place indicated by circular earthwork banks with mounds in the middle. They may have been used for cock fighting during the Post Medieval or Imperial periods. The site is located on Bush Hill, Flecknoe.
1 The sixth Leamington spring was discovered in 1810. Three years later ‘The New Pump Rooms and Baths’ were erected, which effectively put out of business all those which had ...
A 6th spring was discovered at Leamington in 1810. The New Pump Room and Baths, later to become The Royal Baths and Pump Room, were built in 1814. The building has been frequently altered. It is situated to the north west of Victoria Bridge, Leamington Spa.
1 The Warwick meeting is amongst the oldest in the country. The oldest racecard is at the Woolpack Hotel and dates to 1775 but it is believed that the races ...
Warwick Race Course had been established by 1775, possibly earlier. One document suggests that the first proper race meeting took place here in 1709, making it one of the oldest Race Courses in the country.
1 About 500m N of Snowford bridge near the E bank of the Itchen, Roman brick, tile and pottery were found.
2 Accession Card.
3 Roman building site. c1925: trial holes dug ...
The site of a Roman villa, known from various archaeological excavations carried out throughout the 20th century. A corn drying kiln was uncovered and it is believed the villa also had a bath house. It is located south east of Hunningham.
1 In Spring 2002 a quantity of Roman material was recovered from a field to the south of Newborough Farm. The material indicates that this may be the location ...
A quantity of Roman material including fragments of pottery, mortaria and box flue tile, was recoved from a field to the south of Newborough Farm, Pillerton Priors. The finds suggest that this might be the site of a Roman villa.
1 The mineral springs of Newnham Regis became of some eminence in the latter 16th century. Camden described them as three springs whose water, of a milky colour and taste, ...
The site of King's Newnham baths which are of Post Medieval date. Documentary evidence suggests that they were restored during the Imperial period. The remains of the baths are now visible as an earthwork. They were situated 500m east of King' Newnham.
1 In 1819 a seventh spring was located on the W side of Clemens Street. The four baths were called the Marble Baths. The premises were finally used as a ...
The site of Smart's Baths, a spring discovered in 1819. They were called the Marble Baths. The building, now demolished, was later used as a carriage works. The site is on the west side of Clemens Street, Leamington Spa.
1 The third Leamington spring was discovered by the High Street, on land belonging to Matthew Wise. In 1790 he built Wise’s baths, which were enlarged in 1800. They were ...
The site of Wise's Baths which were built over a saline spring in the Imperial period. They were demolished in 1850. They were situated in High Street, Leamington Spa.
1 In 1806 a fifth Leamington spring was discovered by the Rev Mr Read, who built over it six baths, between Clemens Street and the Crown Hotel.
2 No trace of ...
The site of Read's Baths, discovered in 1806. Six baths were built over the spring, of which there is no longer any trace. The site is in High Street, Leamington Spa.
