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:
Prehistoric settlement site 1/2 mile (800m) SW of villageRound mound at HillmortonMedieval village of StanfordBarby motte castleHillmorton Village CrossMotte castle and associated earthwork SSW of All Saints ChurchBowl barrow at MistertonWatling Street Roman RoadTripontium Roman stationMoated site and fishponds south-west of Highfields FarmMotte and bailey castle south of Lilbourne GorseAbandoned medieval village of OnleySt Andrew's Church (remains of)Lilbourne motte and bailey castle and fishpondStormsworth deserted medieval village and fishpondWatford Park: C18 garden remains overlying the shrunken medieval village of Watford and associated ridge and furrow cultivationBowl barrow 470m south west of Coton House.
