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 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 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 To the north, north-west and east of the moated site, WA 360, are the earthwork remains of ridge and furrow cultivation. The ridge and furrow respects the moated ...
The remains of ridge and furrow of cultivation of Medieval date. It survives as an earthwork and is situated 100m north of Astley.
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.
