Information for record number MWA5379:
Medieval Dam at Kenilworth Castle

Summary The site of a dam which was created during the Medieval period to create the water defences at Kenilworth castle known as the Mere, which no longer exists. The earthwork bank is still visible and is situated to the south, west and north of the castle.
What Is It?  
Type: Defence, Dam, Ditch, Bank (Earthwork), Platform, Water Channel, Quarry
Period: Medieval (1066 AD - 1539 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Kenilworth
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 28 72
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
Scheduled Monument (Grade: 04/01/1996)
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