Site of Deserted Medieval Settlement at Warwick Racecourse

Description of this historic site

The site of a deserted settlement dating to the Medieval period which is visible as an earthwork within the area of ridge and furrow. Finds of Medieval and Post Medieval pottery have been recovered. It is located at the Racecourse, Warwick.

Notes about this historic site

1 Possible Deserted Medieval Village visible as relief markings in extensive area of ridge and furrow. No surface evidence of desertion.
2 Various finds in Warwick Museum come from Warwick Racecourse, on common. These include two possible Medieval sherds, also Post Medieval pottery (PRN 5524).
3 No information has been found on the context of these finds or whether they come from the possible Deserted Medieval Village.

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