More information : Offchurch Bury [GT]. (1)
Offchurch Bury. South wing possibly built in part in 16th century. (2)
This was a very ancient place in Saxon times and "Tis said that Offa had a Palace here". (3)
The site of Offa's palace is known as the Bury, and it is situated on the low ground near the Leam, which partly surrounds it. In the Confessor's time it belonged to Leofric, fifth Early of Mercia, and was granted by him with many other manors in Warwickshire to the Great Benedictine Priory at Coventry founded by him. It remained in the possession of the monks of Coventry till the Dissolution, when it was granted to a branch of the Knightlys of Fawsley in Northam, and it is now in possession of the same family, in the female line. The house itself seems to have been re-edified in Elizabeth's time; but this part is now devoted to services and domestic offices. (4)
Offchurch Bury - a house of many periods, the earliest evident being 16th century. No additional information as to history is revealed during field investigation. (5)
The House has recently been much reduced in size.
See photograph. (6)
Classed Grade 2*. (7)
II Offchurch Bury.
*C.16 building said to be built on monastic foundations connected with Coventry, recently restored. 2 storeys and attics. Stone embattled parapet. Late C.18 or early C.19 pointed "Gothick" windows. 3 light angular bay. The interior has C.17 panelling. II Stable Block at Offchurch Bury.
Behind the house is an 18C stable block having arched treatment, a rusticated arched entrance, a central pediment and a moulded wood lantern above.
II Dovecote at Offchurch Bury. To the north is an 18C hexagonal dovecote of brick with moulded wood lantern. (8)
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