Castles · West Midlands
Leigh, Worcestershire
Leigh, Worcestershire — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Leigh, Worcestershire is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Leigh Castle is located in Worcestershire, within the West Midlands region. This historic structure is notable for its medieval architecture, reflecting the era of its construction.
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Background
History
Leigh's Norman church (St. Edburga's) was built in 1100 by Benedictine monks from Pershore Abbey. It is listed by English heritage as a Grade I listed building. Leigh Court Barn is the largest and one of the oldest cruck framed barns in Britain. A mile to the south at Castle Green are the earthwork and buried remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. Enclosures of common lands caused riots at Leigh in 1778, where anti-enclosure rioters attacked the physical enclosure: Leigh was an ancient parish in the Pershore hundred of Worcestershire. The parish historically included Bransford, which was a chapelry, having its own chapel of ease. Parish functions under the poor laws from the 17th…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1789, -2.3180
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Leigh
- Postcode
- WR6 5LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
Sources
- wikipedia: Leigh, Worcestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh, Worcestershire?
- Leigh, Worcestershire is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR6 5LB), in the parish of Leigh.
- Does Leigh, Worcestershire charge admission?
- Leigh, Worcestershire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Leigh, Worcestershire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WR6 5LB. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.