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Mantilla Drive, COVENTRY, CV3 6PW

Preserved, as I understand it, through purchase by Coventry Corporation from the Gregory family in 1929, because of the threat of development by them of a much enjoyed spot, Stivichall Hamlet.

A cul-de-sac leading to Chideock Hill open space.

The inscription on the monument is on the side facing the road, and reads: "This green with the adjoining hamlet of Stivichall was presented to the City of Coventry in 1932 by Major Charles Hugh Gregory-Hood in memory of the Gregory family, who were owners of the manor of Stivichall for over 400 years."

A public green between Chideock Hill and Stivichall Croft. The notice in the foreground reads: "Strictly no BBQ's at any time". It may be a permanent restriction or related to the long period of dry weather experienced in July and August 2022 and the consequent risk of fire.

A small area of woodland between Stivichall Croft and Baginton Road.

The inscription reads: This green / with the adjoining hamlet of Stivichall / was presented to the City of Coventry / in 1932 / by Major Charles Hugh Gregory-Hood / in memory of the Gregory family / who were owners of the Manor of / Stivichall / for over 400 years In the 1920s Coventry was expanding fast as a manufacturing centre but the picturesque hamlet of Stivichall somehow survived 20th-century intrusions. There was widespread regret when the Gregory family started building houses on their land in 1928. To preserve this relic of bygone Warwickshire the Corporation bought nine and a half acres and the Major, with some encouragement, gave a further one and a quarter acres – on condition that the gift was marked by a stone. It was erected in the winter of 1932-33, of pink sandstone, at a cost of about £88. See also Image and Image Shortly afterwards an almost identical obelisk was erected to the memory of the Conservators of the Stoke Commons, by the Binley Road in Image

The inscription (facing the road) reads: This green / with the adjoining hamlet of Stivichall / was presented to the City of Coventry / in 1932 / by Major Charles Hugh Gregory-Hood / in memory of the Gregory family / who were owners of the Manor of / Stivichall / for over 400 years In the 1920s Coventry was expanding fast as a manufacturing centre but the picturesque hamlet of Stivichall somehow survived 20th-century intrusions. This view shows the former blacksmith's house, left, and the former forge, right. Coventry History Centre has a photo of a horse being led to the forge to be shod. There was widespread regret when the Gregory family started building houses on their land in 1928. To preserve this relic of bygone Warwickshire the Corporation bought nine and a half acres and the Major, with some encouragement, gave a further one and a quarter acres – on condition that the gift was marked by a stone. It was erected in the winter of 1932-33, of pink sandstone, at a cost of about £88. See also SP3276 : Monument near Coat of Arms bridge and SP3276 : Coat of Arms Bridge Road. Shortly afterwards an almost identical obelisk was erected to the memory of the Conservators of the Stoke Commons, by the Binley Road in SP3578: Image This photo appears in a forthcoming book about Warwickshire's obelisks by the Warwickshire Gardens Trust.

Once, this was the village green of Stivichall hamlet, a picturesque relic of bygone Warwickshire. It was bought by the Corporation in 1932 to save it from being built on by the owners, the Gregory family; see Image

Looking towards the Coat of Arms bridge. A leafy lane not far from the City Centre.