Fishponds, used for the breeding and storage of fish, which date to the Medieval period. They were associated with Radway Grange. They remain as earthworks, and are situated to the north west of Castle Wood, Edge Hill.
The site of the Battle of Edge Hill, October 23rd 1642. It was the opening battle of the Civil War with the Royalists led by the King and the Parliamentarians by the Earl of Essex. The battle was fought in the area between Edge Hill and Kineton.
The site of a mound, possibly dating back to the Post Medieval period. It is reputed to be the place where the king stood during the Battle of Edge Hill. The mound was situated 600m south west of Radway.
Find of a medieval thimble west of Brixfield Farm, Radway.
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A favourite of British folklore, a spectral black dog, is said to haunt the area around Radway Grange. He/she is said to be as big as a calf and will appear in front of people, as if he had just jumped out of the hedge. Then promptly disappear into thin air!
Source: “Haunted Warwickshire” by Meg Elizabeth Atkins.
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