Mousley End

Settlement in Warwickshire Warwick

England

Mousley End

Grand Union Canal near Turner's Green Credit: Mark Percy

Mousley End is a small village located in Warwickshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Kenilworth, it is nestled in the picturesque Warwickshire countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, green fields, and charming rural landscapes.

With a population of around 300 residents, Mousley End exudes a quaint and peaceful atmosphere. The village consists mainly of traditional cottages and houses, some of which date back several centuries, giving it a distinct historical charm. The architecture of the buildings reflects the region's rich heritage and adds to the village's overall character.

Mousley End benefits from its proximity to several notable landmarks and attractions. The nearby Kenilworth Castle, a medieval fortress, is a popular tourist destination and offers visitors a glimpse into the area's fascinating history. Additionally, the village is within easy reach of the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.

While Mousley End is predominantly residential, it does have a few amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a local pub, a community center, and a small convenience store. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access nearby towns and cities such as Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, and Coventry, all within a short drive.

Overall, Mousley End offers its residents a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle in a charming rural setting, while still providing convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Mousley End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.32279/-1.686717 or Grid Reference SP2169. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grand Union Canal near Turner's Green

Mark Percy

Southwest on Finwod Road

Finwood Road turns south from the Old Warwick Road for Turner's Green, ahead, and Lowsonford.

Robin Stott

Gates to Windmill Cottage, Turner's Green

An entrance on Finwood Road. Old maps show Windmill House here and a circular feature where a windmill might have been. This is the same relatively high ground as the Rowington Mill site SP2070 : Rowington Mill, Rowington Green.

Robin Stott

Wroxall Abbey Estate

Farmland near the Lodge.

Ian Rob

Birmingham Road approaching Five Ways

David Howard

Path up to Green Farm

Path and drive up to Green Farm

Shaun Ferguson

Wroxall Abbey - Church of St Leonard

Dating originally from c.1315 with the west tower (seen prominently here) added in c.1663. It takes its dedication from the former St Leonard's priory, the ruins of which lie to its south. The church is to the east of the C19th Wroxall Abbey which was never actually an abbey. See shared description below for more information and links.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's church through priory arch

Taken from inside the ruins of St Leonard's Priory looking through its northern arch to the tower of St Leonard's church. See shared description for more information.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - Arches of ruined St Leonard's priory

Looking through the northern arch of part of the ruins of St Leonard's Priory (probably the former frater) through to the arch in its southern wall. See also SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's Priory ruins (frater) and SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's Priory ruins (chapter house) and SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's Priory ruins (both parts) and shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's Priory ruins (frater)

There are two main clumps of ruins of St Leonard's Priory at Wroxall Abbey - this is the most complete which lies to the WSW of the other remains (see SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's Priory ruins (chapter house)). It is thought that part of this ruin is the former priory frater, with a screens passage to the eastern end. See also SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - Arches of ruined St Leonard's priory and SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's Priory ruins (both parts) and shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - rear view

The rear (western) aspect of Wroxall Abbey. See shared description for more information.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - front

The front of Wroxall Abbey which is now a hotel and spa. See shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - St Leonard's church tower

Although the church dates from 1315 originally the tower was added (probably replacing an earlier one) in 1663 and is substantially made of brick rather than the stone of the earlier building.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - Stained glass window on the stairs

This fine Victorian stained glass window is halfway up the main stairs of Wroxall Abbey. The bottom row of three panes tells the story of the foundation of St Leonard's Priory, the ruins of which lie in the hotel's grounds. It was a Benedictine nunnery founded by Dame Alice Crafte in the C12th after a visitation by the Blessed Virgin Mary and the appearance of a miraculous blob of snow. Pane 1 SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - Stained glass window (bottom left pane) Pane 2 SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - Stained glass window (bottom central pane) Pane 3 SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - Stained glass window (bottom right pane) See shared description below for more information.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - Curved boundary wall - exterior

The northern wall of the garden to the east of Wroxall Abbey is made up of five semi-circular lobes described as "pierced cusped balustrades" by EH. They are very unusual. See SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - Curved boundary wall - interior for the interior view and the shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - Curved boundary wall - interior

The 'inside' view of the unusual multi-curved garden wall around the former formal gardens at Wroxall Abbey. See SP2270 : Wroxall Abbey - Curved boundary wall - exterior for the exterior view. See also the shared description below.

Rob Farrow

Wroxall Abbey - Pool

This tree-fringed pool lies to the east of the buildings comprising Wroxall Abbey. I would assume that it is a man-made as its sides are very square, though nature has softened them somewhat over the decades.

Rob Farrow