Castles · West Midlands
Leigh, Worcestershire
In or near Bowling Green.
Leigh, Worcestershire — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malvern Link · 5.9 km
- 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Malvern Link — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Leigh, Worcestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Leigh Court Barn
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Cotheridge Court
Historic houses · 1.2 km
St. Leonard's Church, Cotheridge
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Leigh Castle Green
Castles · 1.5 km
Malvern Hills District
Museums · 1.5 km
Motte and bailey castle at Castle Green
Literary houses · 1.5 km
Elgar's Birthplace Museum
Museums · 3.3 km
Alfrick War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.4 km
Elgar Birthplace Museum
Museums · 3.5 km
Bowling Green
Towns & cities · 4.0 km
Birchwood
Mountains & hills · 4.5 km
Lower Broadheath
Other places · 4.5 km
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Leigh Court Barn
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Cotheridge Court
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St. Leonard's Church, Cotheridge
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📷 5📷 5Museums · West Midlands
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh, Worcestershire?
- Leigh, Worcestershire is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR6 5LB), in the parish of Leigh.
- What is Leigh, Worcestershire?
- Leigh, Worcestershire — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leigh, Worcestershire?
- The nearest railway station is Malvern Link, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR6 5LB.
- Is Leigh, Worcestershire a protected site?
- Yes — Leigh, Worcestershire is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Malvern Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Malvern Link, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR6 5LB.