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:
Stormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpondSt Andrew's Church (remains of)Barby motte castlePrehistoric settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of villageRound mound at HillmortonLilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpondAbandoned medieval village of OnleyMotte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints ChurchHillmorton Village CrossMotte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne GorseMedieval village of StanfordBowl barrow 470m south west of Coton HouseWatford Park: C18 garden remains overlying the shrunken medieval village of Watford and associated ridge and furrow cultivationWatling Street Roman RoadMoated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields FarmTripontium Roman stationBowl barrow at Misterton.
