OPEN CHARITY FOSSE WAY DIG AT PILLERTON PRIORS HAS NOW BEEN ARRANGED

[johnus brummieus maximus]

I CAN NOW CONFIRM A DIG ON THE ROMAN FOSSE WAY HAS NOW BEEN ARRANGED BY MYSELF AND THE LANDOWNER FOR THE 24TH APRIL 2011.

BOOK NOW TO SAVE DISAPPOINTMENT I HAVE ARRANGED 7.00 POUNDS ACROSS THE BOARD DIG STARTS AT 9.00AM TILL 5.30

IT LOOKS LIKE IT COULD BE GOOD THANKS TO ADMIN, TAFFLAFF, NEIL AND CHEF FOR ALLOWING ME TO PUT THIS ON THE DW SITE.

CLICK THE LINK FOR DETAILS!


http://www.johnjvsvisual.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fossewaydig.html

[Jassy]

whats the nearest town ?

[Neil]

No problem John. It was Geoff not Chef although he is also called Geoff that is the Admin on DW. does that make any sense at all?!?!

Just to emphasis guys this is not a Detecting Wales Rally and is one organised seperately by Johnus Maximus. You need to contact John direct via the email on the link to book your ticket.

Good luck for the rally mate, sounds promising.  Its the one date I can never make, as Easter Sunday is quite a big thing in our family as we gather the clan together.

Cheers
Neil

[johnus brummieus maximus]

would love to see all you guys there from wales it is not far from warwick or from stratford upon avon jassy

[Jassy]

brill, have emailed you for 2 places!!
cheers!

[waltonbasinman]

Good luck with the day John. I had planned on the trip as I regulary work in the area and have often had a quick wander through some of the gates when parked up and have seen the potential with the amount of pottery I have picked up. Unfortunately this is Easter weekend and my better half has informed me of the plans made with the children, cousins and Nan so it is a NO. Oh Well.

[johnus brummieus maximus]

Thats a shame waltonbasinman maybe next time my dear friend look after yourself kind regards Johnus.

[dragonsbreath(Paul)]

I would have also loved to attend but as stated its Easter and
family committments come first i wish you luck for your hard work
and lots of good finds regards PaulB aka the Dragon

[Pipster]

Good luck on the day John, I hope you all have a super day, But as said before Easter weekend and Mrs Pipster has plans   That does not include detecting  

[igglepiggle]

   
A brief History of Pillerton Priors

Located in Warwickshire Pillerton Priors and Pillerton Hersey are jointly known as “The Pillertons”. The villages are more or less equal in size, being approximately 3 miles x 1 mile wide on average. Pillerton Priors is reported to be 1566 acres. The Fosse Way cuts across northern end of the village.

The villages date to pre 11th Century and are mentioned in the Domesday Book and have been referred to previously as:

Pillardinton – according to Duigan
Pilhard – common Anglo Saxon name
Pillerton Parva – Domesday survey
Priors is recorded as being 375 ft above sea level and Hersey at 275 ft, which may account for more recent previous names of:

Over Pillerton and Nether Pillerton, or
Upper Pillerton and Lower Pillerton

DURING THE REIGN OF EDWARD THE CONFESSOR (1042-1066)

Pillerton was owned by Baldwin
He was succeeded by Hugh de Grentemaisnel
Ownership excluded land in Over Pilardinton, which was held by the Abbey of St Ebrulf in Normandy
WILLIAM THE CONQUERER (1066-1087)

Gave Pillerton to Hugh – Earl of Chester
HENRY I (1100-1135)

Gave Pillerton to Hugh de Hersey
With the exception of the Abbey lands
Earl of Warwick challenged this and following several disputes Hersey retained Pillerton giving his name to the lower parish
In 1204 - Hugh de Gournay held Pillerton. When subsequently Hugh de Gournay was captured by King of France and to raise his ransome he had to mortgage the lands for 3 years.
The lands then changed hands several times.
Circa 1798 – both Pillertons, then owned by the Rutland family, were sold to Charles Mills of the vexatious blogger with incredibly itchy underpants
In 1823 The Manor at Hersey was also acquired by Charles Mills
Pillerton remained in Mills’ ownership for over 100 years
Post Great War Miss Mabel Mills sold most farms and cottages in small lots
In Priors she kept Cadbolds Farm and 2 cottages and in Hersey she kept Home Farm and 3 cottages at Bunkers Hill and 1 adjoining the school
Some tenants bought the farms they worked:
In Priors John Stockley and W H Penn
In Hersey Mr Mattinson, C F Shepherd and Mr Lewis
Miss Mills reserved the manorial rights for both
In 1937 Miss Phoebe Mills became Lady of the Manor
CHURCHES

1211 – St Mary’s Church and Chapel of Blessed Mary, Over Pillerton, held by Hugh de Hersey’s son
1291 - Hersey Church valued at £13. 6. 8p
Church chancel is of mid 13th Century
One of best local examples of its period
There are 3 bells
The register for marriages and burial began in 1539 and included Pillerton Priors
Priors church – St Mary Magdalen
Little is known about the church, but in 1666 – Church reputed to have burned down
Around 1830 it is believed that the ruins were dug up and used for building, with some pieces of carved stone featuring in some cottages.
The graveyard still consecrated and used for annual service
Chapel survived until 1672 when burnt down
Pieces of 3 bells and part of the clock found
Chalice kept by Gardners at Sandpits farm in 19th Century – present whereabouts unknown
Methodist Chapel built in 1863 by John Walton of Millfield Farm
COMMUNITY

1786 – Returns of Parliament show £30 bequeathed to the poor of the parish from unknown benefactor
Endowment produced annual income of 17/6d.
Parish Council administered the fund known as “Poor’s Charity”
Remains of the fund was passed to Charity Commission in about 1995
Village worked together to raise funds for community facility
1980 – Village Hall built
Village Hall Management Committee – volunteers from village
Supported and maintained from fund raising events
2006 – Major renovations

BUILDINGS

Millfield Farm, included a windmill noted in Elizabethan records and known as Nolands Cottage
The oldest recorded house in the village is circa 17th Century farmhouse
During the 20th century the village boasted Smith Tea Rooms, School Room and a Sub Post Office

ROMAN REMAINS

With the Fosse Way running through The Pillertons it is not surprising that Roman relics have been unearthed in the area. However, unusual in this area was the discovery of ahigh status Roman House.

Assisted by the Association of Roman Archaeology in 2002 the site was excavated, recorded and preserved.

HISTORICAL RECORDS

Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust holds documents advertising the auction of properties in Pillerton including:

Barrel Hill Farm - valuable and well situated small mixed pasture and arable farm
Cadbold Farm – an excellent dairy farm
Millfield Farm – the most desirable grazing farm
The Keeper’s Cottage – attractive smallholding
Dickensbury – a most attractive smallholding
New Cadbold Farm – the desirable holding
Sand Pits Farm – first class dairy or feeding farm
Windmill Hill Farm – pleasantly situated mixed farm
Village Shop and Bakehouse with accommodation land
Elder Tree Copse, Brick Kiln Gorse, Accommodation Land
Substantially built cottage
New Cadbold Farm – the desirable holding
Sand Pits Farm – first class dairy or feeding farm
Windmill Hill Farm – pleasantly situated mixed farm
Village Shop and Bakehouse with accommodation land
Elder Tree Copse, Brick Kiln Gorse, Accommodation Land
Substantially built cottage

[WeLsH Boi]

Put me down for this one. Sounds interesting

[Tafflaff (Rob)]

Put me down for this one. Sounds interesting

Morg we cant put you down fella its not a Detecting Wales Rally. Follow the link at the start of this thread. You'll be able to sign up there.

[johnus brummieus maximus]

THANKS TAFFLAFF, MORG I HAVE ENTERED YOU TO THE LIST MY FRIEND NO PROBLEM OK JUST LET ME KNOW TO CONFIRM THIS ,KIND REGARDS JOHN PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP AS NUMBERS ARE FILLING UP FAST KIND REGARDS JOHN FOSSE RALLY ORGANISER

[Stred (Steve)]

Hi John
Have added my name to the list via your e-mail.
Just need to get the permission to attend, it is the wifes birthday the following day, I know get big prezzy 

Cheers, Steve

[nfl]

hi johnnus,i skyped you the other day for 2 places [myself and jonny109],just wondered if ive reserved these places,,,cheers paul.