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Dunsmore is a traditional area of Warwickshire, the area of the former great Dunsmore Heath between Rugby, Coventry and Leamington Spa.
Place Type: Traditional Area
Historic County: Warwickshire
Lat, Long: 52.34993,-1.413585
Grid Reference: SP400725
Country: England
GBPNID: 244324
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dunsmore,_Warwickshire_244324
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Whilst the far south of Warwickshire lies in the Cotswold Hills, the rest of the county is traditionally divided into Arden, the previously heavily wooded area to the north and west of the River Avon; Dunsmore, the area of the former great Dunsmore Heath between Rugby, Coventry and Leamington Spa; and the Feldon, the more open countryside occupying most of the south-eastern part of the county.
Country lane on Dunsmore
Dunsmore occupies roughly a wedge-shaped area between Coventry, Leamington Spa and Rugby. This was once the great Dunsmore Heath and still retains a character of historic heathland and woodlands. The name is reflected in many local place names including Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Bourton-on-Dunsmore, Dunchurch and Clifton-upon-Dunsmore. The Dun Cow was said to be a savage beast roaming Dunsmore Heath. It was reputedly slain by Guy of Warwick. One of its giant rib is displayed at Warwick Castle.
The village of Brinklow sits astride the Fosse Way as it continues its journey northward across Dunsmore towards Leicestershire. From the remains of Brinklow Castle, a large Norman motte-and-bailey castle, are spectacular views along the Fosse way and across much of the county. Between Brinklow and Coventry lies Coombe Abbey, a monastery until the Dissolution and then a royal property. The parklands and Coombe Pool were designed by Capability Brown. The house is now a hotel and the grounds a public park.
St John the Baptist from Brinklow Castle
On the eastern side of Dunsmore is the market town of Rugby, famous for its school, the birthplace of Rugby football, and for being the birthplace of the poet Rupert Brooke. At the south-west of Dunsmore is Royal Leamington Spa, a gorgeous Georgian spa town and the birthplace of lawn tennis. The Royal Pump Rooms and Baths are now a museum and art gallery. The Jephson Gardens, alongside the River Leam, were first laid out in 1834.
Place Type: Traditional Area
Historic County: Warwickshire
Lat, Long: 52.34993,-1.413585
Grid Reference: SP400725
Country: England
GBPNID: 244324
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dunsmore,_Warwickshire_244324
Peruse Warwickshire on WikishireWhilst the far south of Warwickshire lies in the Cotswold Hills, the rest of the county is traditionally divided into Arden, the previously heavily wooded area to the north and west of the River Avon; Dunsmore, the area of the former great Dunsmore Heath between Rugby, Coventry and Leamington Spa; and the Feldon, the more open countryside occupying most of the south-eastern part of the county.
Country lane on Dunsmore
Dunsmore occupies roughly a wedge-shaped area between Coventry, Leamington Spa and Rugby. This was once the great Dunsmore Heath and still retains a character of historic heathland and woodlands. The name is reflected in many local place names including Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Bourton-on-Dunsmore, Dunchurch and Clifton-upon-Dunsmore. The Dun Cow was said to be a savage beast roaming Dunsmore Heath. It was reputedly slain by Guy of Warwick. One of its giant rib is displayed at Warwick Castle.
The village of Brinklow sits astride the Fosse Way as it continues its journey northward across Dunsmore towards Leicestershire. From the remains of Brinklow Castle, a large Norman motte-and-bailey castle, are spectacular views along the Fosse way and across much of the county. Between Brinklow and Coventry lies Coombe Abbey, a monastery until the Dissolution and then a royal property. The parklands and Coombe Pool were designed by Capability Brown. The house is now a hotel and the grounds a public park.
St John the Baptist from Brinklow Castle
On the eastern side of Dunsmore is the market town of Rugby, famous for its school, the birthplace of Rugby football, and for being the birthplace of the poet Rupert Brooke. At the south-west of Dunsmore is Royal Leamington Spa, a gorgeous Georgian spa town and the birthplace of lawn tennis. The Royal Pump Rooms and Baths are now a museum and art gallery. The Jephson Gardens, alongside the River Leam, were first laid out in 1834.