Medieval Features to South of Castle Hill

Description of this historic site

A Medieval pit and traces of a yard were found during an archaeological excavation. The discoveries suggest that the site was occupied during the 12th century. The site is 50m north of Guy's Tower, Warwick Castle.

Notes about this historic site

1 1980: Excavation in advance of possible redevelopment located probable 12th century occupation in the form of a 12th century pit in Trench B and a yard trace in Trench A. There was no 13th to 18th century habitation. Levelling of the site probably related to a vineyard.
2 Plan.
3 Preliminary report on the north side.
4 Material connected with a Scheduled Monument consent for work for new gas main etc.

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