1 ‘Romano-British finds’.
2 The site is not on Ford’s SMR and the only evidence for it is reference 1.
Findspot - various finds dating to the Roman period were found 200m north of Crew Lane on the outskirts of Kenilworth.
1 Find of a coin of Constantius II, with a pin (probably Roman) and a bronze object (possibly Roman) in 1992 at Grounds Farm Kenilworth. However grid reference given of ...
Find of a Roman coin and two possible Roman objects in the area of Grounds Farm, Kenilworth.
1 The possible extent of the settlement based on the OS map of 1886, 26SW.
2 Domesday lists Kenilworth in Stoneleigh Hundred. The Phillimore edition gives a grid ref. of SP2872.
Ref ...
The possible extent of the medieval settlement at Kenilworth, based on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886, and on bibliographic material and archaeological reports.
1 A gentleman, in 1935, obtained from the surface soil of a garden in Cryfield Lane, Kenilworth, an implement of light coloured flint. It is obviously a point, of a ...
Findspot - a flint implement which dated to the Neolithic period was found to the north of Kenilworth.
1 A Bronze palstave discovered at Burton Green shortly before the 1914-18 war in Arden. Now in Birmingham Museum. A typical palstave. The stop-ridge and loop are well developed but ...
Findspot - a Bronze Age palstave, a type of stone axe, was found in the area to the south west of Burton Green.
1 Kenilworth Castle Farm (5 M 1150 yards 536 deg W) – a core.
2 One Mesolithic core.
Findspot - a flint object dating to the Mesolithic period was found near Abbey Fields.
1 Gravel paths and foundations, square drainpipes, painted stones, revealed 1923 when planting cypress trees (?Roman). Information from gentleman who found the remains.
The site of a possible settlement dating to the Roman period. Gravel paths, foundations, square drain pipes and painted stones have been found at the site, which is located 200m north west of The Common.
1 Roman coin.
Findspot - a coin dating to the Roman period was found 400m north west of the cricket ground, Kenilworth.
1 A floor tile found by the owner of a house in Offa Drive, Kenilworth in his garden.
2 17th century Delft (Dutch) ware tile.
Findspot - a floor tile dating to the Post Medieval period was found 300m south west of the Clay Pit, Whitemoor.
1 A flint found in a garden in 1965.
2 ?Smokey-coloured flint suggested Neolithic-Bronze Age period.
Findspot - a flint tool of Neolithic or Bronze Age date was found in a garden in Highland Road, Kenilworth.
1 A building is shown here on a 1781 Estate map, and two pieces of land immediately adjoining and behind it are called ‘Workhouse Close’ and ‘Workhouse Land’.
2 The South ...
The site of the workhouse which housed the poor of the parish during the Imperial period. A building and two fields called 'Workhouse Close' and 'Workhouse Land' are marked on an Estate Map of 1781. The probable remains of the workhouse were revealed during excavation at The Blundells, Albion Street, Kenilworth.
1 This site (like WA3290), is recorded only by a local antiquarian in the last century: after a lengthy and rather vague description of the actual spot where the earthwork ...
The site of a mound, possibly of Prehistoric date, which was described in the 1800s. The mound is no longer visible and it is not possible to say exactly what it may have been. A modern housing estate now occupies the site in Berkeley Road, Kenilworth.
1 At one time the old stocks were placed near the junction of School Lane and Bridge Street. According to a local man, they were in the playground in front ...
The site of stocks, in which the offender's wrists and/or ankles were held as a punishment. They dated to the Imperial period, and were located at the junction of Bridge Street and School Lane, Kenilworth. They were later moved to Borrowell Lane.
1 Imperial sestertius. Dec 165 – Summer 166 AD. Made in Rome. In fair condition but erosion on surfaces. Found Kenilworth Common 1981.
Findspot - a coin dating to the Roman period and made in Rome was found on The Common, Kenilworth.
1 Anglesey penny token c.1787/8, very worn. One half penny sized coin/ token of bronze(?) Mid 19th century, very worn. Lead medalet: GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, showing an angel with ...
Findspot - coins and tokens dating to the Imperial period were found at Upper Ladyes Hills.
1 Brought in 1964. Impression of late 3rd century/possibly early 4th century coin on a Roman tile. May be Diocletian (c307-11) but too poor an impression for certain identification.
2 Sketch ...
Findspot - a tile, marked with an impression of a coin, dating to the Roman period, was found south of Chase Wood.
1 Imperial sestertius. 2nd century or later. Head unrecognisable, obverse possibly standing female figure. Found on W side of castle keep 1960.
Findspot - a coin dating to the Roman period was found 100m south west of Kenilworth Castle.
1 Silver penny (short cross). English. Henry III (1216-72) period 1223-42. Minted at Canterbury by Roger.
Findspot - a coin dating to the Medieval period was found 500m north west of the church, Birmingham Road, Kenilworth.
1 English A R shilling of Charles I (1641-3). Fine condition. Found in fields behind Kenilworth Castle.
Findspot - a coin dating to the Post Medieval period was found 200m west of Kenilworth Castle.
1 Token/reckoning counter. England/France. Edward I/II/(III). AE copper/brass. Fine condition although partly broken.
Findspot - a brass token dating to the Medieval period was found 200m west of Kenilworth Castle.
1 The stone castle is built on the remains of an earlier mount and court fort, some of the earth foundations of which are still traceable. The spot where the ...
Phase one of the building of Kenilworth Castle shows that it was originally built as a motte and bailey castle from 1122 onwards . The motte is still visible as an earthwork, inside the later great keep.
1 This Medieval earthwork lies in a fold in undulating country. It was built by Henry V in about 1414 at the far end of a great lake. Apparently the ...
The site of a moat at the Pleasaunce. It was of Medieval date and enclosed a timber banqueting hall. It is visible as an earthwork and is situated 700m north west of Kenilworth Castle.
1 On a plan of Kenilworth Castle and its environs by the Reverend E H Knowles, 1872, a bank is shown on the S side of the Finham Brook, which ...
The site of an undated mound which is still visible as an earthwork. It has been suggested that it might be a windmill mound although there are no records of a mill standing at this site. The mound is located 300m east of the Kenilworth Castle.
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. ...
Kenilworth Chase, the site of a deer park which was in use during the Medieval and Post Medieval periods. It is known from documentary sources and is located west of Kenilworth Castle.