Site of 'the Olde Parke' to SW of Kenilworth Castle

Description of this historic site

The site of the 'Olde Parke' which formed part of the deer park belonging to Kenilworth Castle during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods. Earthworks, which may be the bank enclosing the deer park, are still visible. It is located south of the castle.

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Notes about this historic site

1 In 1165 and 1187 the Pipe Rolls contain references to the park which surrounded Kenilworth Castle. Further references occur in the 13th century. It was considerably enlarged in 1302. In Elizabeth’s reign the park or chase was again considerably enlarged, particularly towards the W, impaling part of Blackwell within it and also a large nook, extending from Rudfen Lane towards the Pool. With the establishment of the Commonwealth the woods were cut down and the Park and Chase destroyed (see also PRNs 3227 and 3228).
2 The S boundary of ‘The Old Parke’ shown by Dugdale SW of Kenilworth Castle is possibly represented today by Roundshill Lane from near its crossing of the Inchford Brook at SP2670 through SP2869 to about SP2870 where Dugdale shows the boundary bending sharply to the W and the present lane turns to the E. The Chace (PRN 3226) was separated from the Old Park by the Inchford Brook. From SP2670 to SP2769 a strong bank seems likely to be the remains of the Old Park.
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