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Pooley Hall
Hob Uid: 309892
Location : Warwickshire North Warwickshire Polesworth
Grid Ref : SK2588002830
Summary : House, now two dwellings, and attached former chapel. The house was built circa 1509 and was probably originally considerably larger. It was altered in 1692 and again in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Unusual plan form, comprising three independent ranges linked by lengths of curtain wall. Built as a semi-fortified house, with a detached three storey tower to the north of the main block.
More information : [SK 25880283] Pooley Hall and remains of [T.I.] HALL [LB]. (1) Built by Sir Thomas Cokayne in 1509, the house was probably much larger than the existing remains which consist of a rectangular structure with a west wing. The latter is probably part of the original great hall of which the present main block is the solar wing. The walls are red brick with stone dressings, and the west end being rebuilt in 1692. North of the wing is a detached 3-storied embattled tower of brick and stone. South of the house was the chapel, built by the Edensors of Pooley Manor c.1261. (2-4) Pooley Hall, a private residence. Condition good See G.P. F/53/159/4. The chapel south of the main block is now used as a store room. See G.P. f/53/159/1. (5) Unchanged. (6) Pooley Hall classed Grade 2*. (7) Additional bibliography (8) Detailed description of house (9) Described as semi-defensive/fortified. (4, 10)

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Source details : OS 6" 1966
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Source details : MM Midgely
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Source details : Pooley Hall, Warwicks (paper by J.H.Beckett)
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Source details : F1 RLBW 03-DEC-53
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Source details : F2 BHS 14-MAR-67
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Atherstone Warw. November 1959. 24-5
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Source details : Making of a Warwickshire Country House. Warwick Local Hist Society Occassional Paper 4-Jul-1982 5 25 26 (G Tyack)
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Source details : DOE (HHR) 45th list Dist of N Warw 23-May-88 46
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built c1261
Monument End Date : 1271
Monument Start Date : 1251
Monument Type : Chapel
Evidence : Documentary Evidence

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1509
Monument End Date : 1509
Monument Start Date : 1509
Monument Type : House, Fortified House, Chapel, Curtain Wall
Evidence : Extant Building, Demolished Building, Structure

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered in 1692
Monument End Date : 1692
Monument Start Date : 1692
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered in C18/C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Altered in C20
Monument End Date : 1899
Monument Start Date : 1700
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 309314
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 20 SE 5
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1953-12-03
End Date : 1953-12-03

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1967-03-14
End Date : 1967-03-14