Other places · West Midlands
Brailes
In or near Sutton-under-Brailes.
Brailes — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
About
Brailes is a other 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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Official information
Brailes is a community hub that offers various events and activities for residents and visitors. It features historical sites like Castle Hill Motte, which dates back to Pre-Roman times and was enhanced during the Norman era. The village hosts a range of community events, classes, and activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brailes is a village located in the West Midlands. It is known for its rural charm and historical significance within the region. The village features traditional architecture and a community that reflects the agricultural heritage of the area.
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Background
History
The name "Brailes" is thought to originate either from the Old Welsh breg-lis - "hill court" - or the Old English byrgels - "burial place". Castle Hill Motte in the middle of the village is a natural knoll that was made higher in the Norman era to form the motte of a motte-and-bailey castle. Its construction may have been ordered by Roger de Beaumont, who was Earl of Warwick from 1123–53. Earthworks of both the motte and the bailey survive, and the site is a Scheduled Monument. Brailes was the home of William de Brailes, a 13th-century medieval painter of illuminated manuscripts. Of the many artists who painted such manuscripts, William is one of only two whose name has been recorded. It…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0510, -1.5440
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Brailes
- Postcode
- OX15 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Official site
- www.brailesvillage.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Brailes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brailes?
- Brailes is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 5HN), in the parish of Brailes.
- What is Brailes?
- Brailes — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brailes?
- Drivers can use postcode OX15 5HN.
- Is Brailes a protected site?
- Yes — Brailes is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Brailes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 5HN. It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency.