Left (above), historian and women’s suffrage campaigner, Mary Dormer Harris. She was born at Dale House Farmhouse (left, with owners Ken and Shirley Baker)


Likely demolition: Dale House Farmhouse


GRADE II listed farmhouse near Stoneleigh, Warwickshire.Dating from the 1700s, though possibly earlier.HS2 would pass through the building, requiring its complete demolition. The house is, arguably, of national importance,


since itwas the birthplace and early home of the eminent historian, antiquarian and writer, Mary DormerHarris (1867-1936).Harris, a leading figure in thewomen’s suffrage movement, was an authority on the architectural and social history of


Coventry. According to the current route, HS2 would pass through the house. The present owners are Ken and Shirley Baker. They say that there have been informal suggestions that the building could be “moved” to a nearby site


‘Impacted’ and demolition: Lavender Hall Farm


GRADE II* listed farmhouse and barn group, near Berkswell, Solihull,West Midlands. Sixteenth-century origins, 17th-century alterations and additions. Early newel staircasewith ball finials. HS2 to pass extremely close to the house,with the demolition of its adjacent ancient barn (grade II). Present owner is Jon-Paul Weaver (pictured)


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