Lilbourne by munki-boy
Lilbourne
A small village just south of the River Avon beside a crossing point of the river with examples of well preserved motte castles.
Created: 4 July 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Lilbourne
Local History around Lilbourne
There are some historic monuments around including:
Round mound at HillmortonHillmorton Village CrossStormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpondMoated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields FarmTripontium Roman stationMotte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints ChurchBowl barrow at MistertonSt Andrew's Church (remains of)Prehistoric settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of villageMotte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne GorseWatling Street Roman RoadBowl barrow 470m south west of Coton HouseLilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpondMedieval village of StanfordAbandoned medieval village of OnleyBarby motte castleWatford Park: C18 garden remains overlying the shrunken medieval village of Watford and associated ridge and furrow cultivation.
