After discovering medieval artifacts, Kenilworth Pool intends to alter
A new swimming pool's plans need to be revised in light of the discovery of medieval ruins nearby.
Ceramics and buildings have been uncovered at the Kenilworth site
At Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, pottery and at least five structures, some dating to the 13th century, were found.
On September 27, a meeting will be conducted to give the public an update on the project.
Ian Davison, leader of the Warwick District Council, said the revelation will result in extra expenses and delays.
The new, multimillion-pound swimming center, which will have a second indoor pool, has been under construction since September.
The find was made by a company tearing down the old pool while it conducted site investigations with Archaeology Warwickshire.
Prior to St Mary's Abbey being disbanded in the 16th century, Abbey Fields was farmland that belonged to that institution.
The discovery will mean increased costs and delay in the pool's development, Warwick District Council said
The public meeting at St. Nicholas Church will provide an overview of the results and discuss the need to create specific, updated strategies to safeguard the discovered medieval ruins.
"The aim of this event is to bring the public fully up to date with the Abbey Fields Swimming Pool project," Mr Davison said:
"The significant, historic medieval remains necessitate substantial additional costs and time delays, so residents will be given an insight into the important decisions that the council will need to make in the coming months."
The council's project team has been working closely with Historic England since the findings were made, and they have authorized updated plans to elevate the level of the proposed new swimming pool structure so that it stands over the relics.