Packwood, Warwickshire

Packwood is a medieval settlement and former civil parish of 1760 acres[1] in Warwickshire, England. In 1194 the ownership of Packwood estate was disputed between the Bishop of Coventry and the Prior of Coventry.[1] In 1951 the parish had a population of 990.[2] The small rural area includes the Grade I listed[3] sixteenth century National Trust property Packwood House, the separate Packwood Hall (Grade II listed)[4] and its adjacent church of St Giles.

St Giles church

St Giles Church

St Giles is a Grade II* listed builsing[5] church alongside Packwood Hall. The nave and chancel date from the thirteenth century[1][5] and the tower around 1500.[5] The north transept was added around 1704.[5] The church contains memorials to the Featherston family of Packwood Hall.[5] The tower was financed by Nicholas Brome, lord of the manor of nearby Baddesley Clinton, in atonement for killing the local priest who was attacking his wife.[5]

History

On 1 April the parish was abolished and became part of Lapworth and Solihull Urban.[6]

References
  1. "Parishes: Packwood". British History Online. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  2. "Population statistics Packwood Ch/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  3. Historic England. "Packwood House (Grade I) (1184240)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  4. Historic England. "Packwood Hall (Grade II) (1300233)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  5. Historic England. "St Giles Packwood (Grade II) (1035112)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  6. "Relationships and changes Packwood Ch/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 20 January 2022.

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