Castles · East Midlands
Lilbourne
In or near Clifton upon Dunsmore.
Lilbourne — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 5.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lilbourne 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
Lilbourne is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. Further details on its era or designation are not specified.
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Background
History
The villages name means 'Lilla's stream'. Alternatively, the first element might be a stream-name, Lille. Just outside Lilbourne is the River Avon and the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle. To the west of the castle is the local church, All Saints, which is Grade I listed building dating from the 12th century. A smaller motte-and-bailey castle lies 0.9 km to the north west of the village, at Lilbourne Gorse. No. 73 Squadron RAF was stationed at nearby RAF Lilbourne during World War I. Lilbourne once had a railway station on the former London and North Western Railway line from Rugby to Market Harborough which closed in 1966 – one of hundreds of rural stations and lines which were…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3857, -1.1745
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Lilbourne
- Postcode
- CV23 0TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Lilbourne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lilbourne?
- Lilbourne is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 0TG), in the parish of Lilbourne.
- What is Lilbourne?
- Lilbourne — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lilbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 0TG.
- Does Lilbourne charge admission?
- Lilbourne typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lilbourne?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 0TG.