The discovery of a stone axe and a flint arrow head are evidence of human activity in the parish for several thousand years.
There have been very few archeological findings for the period between this Neolithic age and the Roman occupation, when there are an abundance of artifacts - pottery, coins, numerous military uniform pieces and a silver bracelet, as well as a brick & tile kiln.
There have been very few archeological findings for the period between this Neolithic age and the Roman occupation, when there are an abundance of artifacts -
Both Leigh and Bransford parishes have a Domesday book entry, whilst the remains of a Motte & Bailey castle shows evidence of the lawlessness which followed later.
During the Civil wars in the 1600s, both Leigh and Bransford were strategically important, because they commanded crossings over the River Teme. Leigh Court was a Royalist stronghold, facing a Commonwealth household at Cotheridge, across the Teme.
During the Civil wars in the 1600s, both Leigh and Bransford were strategically important, because they commanded crossings over the River Teme. Leigh Court was a Royalist stronghold, facing a Commonwealth household at Cotheridge, across the Teme.
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Celtic gold quarter stater of the Dobunni tribe, 50 B.C.
Roman military buckle,
1st century A.D.
1st century A.D.
SOME LOCAL ARCHEOLOGICAL
Medieval gold ring with sapphire stone
Leigh & Bransford Parish Council