Brinklow
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Brinklow is a village and civil parish in the Rugby district of Warwickshire, England. It is located some half way between Rugby and Coventry, and has a population of 1,041 (2001 census).
Brinklow sits astride the former Roman Fosse Way and is most notable for the remains of a large Norman motte-and-bailey castle alongside the village, which is one of the largest and best preserved of its type in England. The castle is believed to be built upon the site of an ancient burial mound, although this has not been confirmed.
Brinklow is a picturesque village, and contains a 13th century church, a primary school, and several shops and pubs.
The Oxford Canal also runs alongside the village. The village was once served by an arm of the canal, but this is now disused.