Saxon's Lode

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Saxon's Lode is a hamlet on the banks of the River Severn in the parish of Ripple, Worcestershire. Saxons Lode Manor House is a historic Grade II listed building located in Ripple, Worcestershire, England. The manor house, also known as Saxons Lode Farmhouse, is recognized for its architectural and historical significance. It was first listed on the National Heritage List for England on June 14, 1985. [1]

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Toponymy

It is thought the Lode element may refer to the existence of a ferry here, as other Severn crossings also have this name. Another possibility is that it derives from the early English "gelād" meaning a difficult river crossing. [2]

History

Prehistory, Roman and Anglo-Saxon period

An archaeological dig at Saxon's Lode Farm, Ripple during 2001 and 2002 of two separate areas of archaeological potential identified different densities and types of multiperiod remains. Despite significant levels of truncation, Area 1, featured details of Bronze Age and Middle-Iron Age settlement. [2] In Area 2, a much higher density of remains were recorded.

The majority of features related to a Romano British farmstead and an early to middle Anglo-Saxon settlement, which seems to have been short-lived. It was, however, the most westerly Saxon settlement in Britain. There is evidence of metal working during these periods. [2]

Post conquest

The manor of Saxon's Lode was held at the end by the 12th century by Jordan of Ryall. Prior to that it was held by Martin Coti. During the 13th and 14th centuries it was held by the De La Lode family. In 1590 the lordship had come to John Woodward (or Smyth) who settled Saxon's Lode on his son Thomas. Thomas died in 1636 leaving it to his daughter Katherine (wife of John Dormer). [3]

20th century

During the Second World War an oil storage depot was set up here as it was conveniently close to the river and the former railway line which crossed the river just to the south. [2]

Today

Saxon's Lode is the location for a gauging station on the River Severn, monitoring the water level to give warning of possible flooding downstream. [4] North of the modern farm is Ryall Quarry for extraction of gravel. It was the desire to extend the quarry south that led to the archaeological excavations taking place. [2]

Saxon's Lode Manor House and its surroundings was the filming location for the 2024 film "Speak No Evil." The manor was chosen as its architecture provided the desired English backdrop for the movie's tense scenes.

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References

  1. "SAXONS LODE FARMHOUSE, Ripple - 1349097 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Barber, Alistair; Watts, Martin. "Ripple, 2001–2: Iron Age, Romano-British and Anglo-Saxon rural settlement in the Severn Valley" (PDF). Cotswold Archeology. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  3. "Ripple". A History of the County of Worcester: Volume 3. London: Victoria County History. 1913. pp. 486–496. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. "Saxons Lode". Flood Assist. Retrieved 12 December 2023.