Leebotwood
From Ars Magica
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Situation
Saxton Map: Leb...rwood
Leebotwood stands in the valley, over 3km north of All Stretton, 2.5 km east of Woolstaston 1 km, or slightly over, south of it, the valley crosses a gentle watershed, so the streams here are flowing towards the north.
History
One of Roger de Montgomery II,'s (many) holdings in Shropshire at the time of Domesday.
Domesday
4. Land of Earl Roger
4.27 Holdings of various tenants under Earl Roger
Auti also holds Leebotwood (Botewde). He held it himself; he was a free man. 1/2 hide which pays tax. Land for one plough. It is there, with 2 riders. The value was and is 5s.
Church
St Mary - 13th Century
Castle
There is a possible suite of a medieval manor house outside the village to the northwest.
