The modern triangle of land, known as the Godcake (named for the triangular mincemeat cake) sits astride an ancient drovers’ route. Many of Kenilworth’s traditional industries concerned the by-products of animals and in the 19th century New Row was the heart of the horn-comb trade with 15 of 22 cottages housing comb workshops!
The thatched cottages of Little Virginia are oft sighted as the spot Sir Walter Raleigh planted the first potato in England. Sadly, the current cottages only date from 17th century and the area was likely stonemasons workshops in Raleighs time. Still, one cottage does feature a letter “R” on its wall – a remnant of Robert Dudley’s Castle.
Continue uphill and cross to the southern side of the road
These trails follow the same route as the leaflets but provide more detailed and deeper information at each point of interest (and we will keep adding more as we go!).
Please note – these trails are developed and optimised for a mobile experience so may not work effectively on bigger screen sizes.
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Each point contains everything you need to locate it, as well as links to mapping services for its location.
At each point you will find further information pages and links to help interpret where you are and what you are looking at.
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