Peddimore was first mentioned in 1281 when it was conveyed by Thomas Arden of Ratley to Hugh de Vienne and subsequently to Thomas and Rose de Arden of Hanwell in 1286. In 1288, the owners of Peddimore Hall were allowed by the Earl of Warwick, William de Beauchamp to fish in Ebrook (now Plants Brook) on his land, allow his pigs to roam in the woods and was allowed to remove timber for building reparations.[2]
A building on site is first mentioned in 1361 when John de Arden was granted a licence for a private chapel.[2]
Peddimore Hall is encircled by a double moat, which forms a rectangular site. A double moat was often used as a status symbol during the time, however, it was also practical in preventing access from thieves, enclosing livestock and also provided water for fires or animals.[2] The double moat dates to the 13th century and a manor has been located on the rectangular site since 1281.
The current brick structure was built in 1659 on the site of an earlier homestead, the structure of which may partly be incorporated into it.[3] It was built by William Wilson and first occupied by William Wood, a prominent Royalist and Warden of the Sutton Corporation in 1662 and 1676.[4] There are farm buildings within the grounds, some of which are timber-framed. The building is built of red brick with red sandstone angle-dressings and moulded plinth. It is two storeys tall. A drawbridge crosses the moat at the entrance.[5] The old timber-framed barn on the farm dates from 1385 and is believed to have not been altered since that date.[4]
When World War II began, the government commissioned a photographic record of the house and grounds for if it were destroyed by bombing. Although a large bomb did explode in nearby Walmley Ash Lane, the house was not damaged in the war.[4]
Archaeological work has been conducted in 1977 and 1980. The first work in 1977 was a ground survey and the 1980 investigation consisted of excavations on site.[6] An archaeological evaluation was carried out by the Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit in 1998.[7]
^ abcWalmley Residents Association: A brief history of Peddimore 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
^Sutton Coldfield, 1974-84: The Story of a Decade : a Look at Life and Events in the Royal Town, Douglas V. Jones, 1984, Westwood Press (ISBN094802500X)
^ abcWalmley and its surroundings, Douglas V. Jones, 1990, Westwood Press (ISBN0-948025-11-5)
^An Archaeological evaluation at Peddimore, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, West Midlands 1998, Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit, 1998
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Birmingham.gov.uk: Scheduled Ancient Monuments - Peddimore Hall
March 21, 2024
peddimore, hall, manor, house, minworth, peddimore, area, sutton, coldfield, birmingham, west, midlands, england, scheduled, ancient, monument, grade, listed, building, private, residence, sutton, coldfield, listed, moated, building, general, informationtypema. Peddimore Hall is a manor house in the Minworth Peddimore area of Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham West Midlands England It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade II listed building 1 It is now in use as a private residence Peddimore HallPeddimore Hall Sutton Coldfield Listed moated building General informationTypeManor houseArchitectural styleGeorgianLocationSutton Coldfield Birmingham EnglandCoordinates52 32 26 80 N 1 46 33 61 W 52 5407778 N 1 7760028 W 52 5407778 1 7760028Completed1659Technical detailsFloor count2Design and constructionArchitect s Sir William WilsonAwards and prizesGrade II listed house and Scheduled Ancient Monument moat Peddimore was first mentioned in 1281 when it was conveyed by Thomas Arden of Ratley to Hugh de Vienne and subsequently to Thomas and Rose de Arden of Hanwell in 1286 In 1288 the owners of Peddimore Hall were allowed by the Earl of Warwick William de Beauchamp to fish in Ebrook now Plants Brook on his land allow his pigs to roam in the woods and was allowed to remove timber for building reparations 2 A building on site is first mentioned in 1361 when John de Arden was granted a licence for a private chapel 2 Peddimore Hall is encircled by a double moat which forms a rectangular site A double moat was often used as a status symbol during the time however it was also practical in preventing access from thieves enclosing livestock and also provided water for fires or animals 2 The double moat dates to the 13th century and a manor has been located on the rectangular site since 1281 The current brick structure was built in 1659 on the site of an earlier homestead the structure of which may partly be incorporated into it 3 It was built by William Wilson and first occupied by William Wood a prominent Royalist and Warden of the Sutton Corporation in 1662 and 1676 4 There are farm buildings within the grounds some of which are timber framed The building is built of red brick with red sandstone angle dressings and moulded plinth It is two storeys tall A drawbridge crosses the moat at the entrance 5 The old timber framed barn on the farm dates from 1385 and is believed to have not been altered since that date 4 When World War II began the government commissioned a photographic record of the house and grounds for if it were destroyed by bombing Although a large bomb did explode in nearby Walmley Ash Lane the house was not damaged in the war 4 Archaeological work has been conducted in 1977 and 1980 The first work in 1977 was a ground survey and the 1980 investigation consisted of excavations on site 6 An archaeological evaluation was carried out by the Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit in 1998 7 References edit Historic England Details from listed building database 1075805 National Heritage List for England Retrieved 14 May 2007 a b c Walmley Residents Association A brief history of Peddimore Archived 2007 09 28 at the Wayback Machine Sutton Coldfield 1974 84 The Story of a Decade a Look at Life and Events in the Royal Town Douglas V Jones 1984 Westwood Press ISBN 094802500X a b c Walmley and its surroundings Douglas V Jones 1990 Westwood Press ISBN 0 948025 11 5 Midlands Moats Warwickshire BWAS Field Group The East of Sutton Survey An Archaeological evaluation at Peddimore Sutton Coldfield Birmingham West Midlands 1998 Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit 1998External links editBirmingham gov uk Scheduled Ancient Monuments Peddimore Hall Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Peddimore Hall amp oldid 1171920810, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
