Leintwardine

In Roman times, Leintwardine was a military fortification known as Bravonium and the embankments of the ramparts can still be seen. The Saxons settled and were much preyed upon by the Welsh marauders until the advent of the Mortimers as Marcher Lords, policing the border lands on behalf of the English Kings.

Leintwardine is charmingly situated just above where the River Teme joins the River Clun. The church is mainly 13th-14th Century with a 76 ft. high tower built for defence. It contains the memorial to Sir Banastre Tarleton, who died in Leintwardine in the 19th Century. Known as 'Bloody Ban' and 'Butcher', Banastre Tarleton distinguished himself in the American War of Independence both for his ruthlessness and cruelty and as leader of light cavalry. The Community Centre contains a small display of Roman artefacts and Sun Inn is an original 'parlour pub', where the beer is served from the kitchen.

A thriving village with a lively community generating events from Coracle Racing in the late spring, Goose Festival in September and the Christmas Tree Festival in December at the church.

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