downtonontherock

Downton Castle is situated at Downton on the Rock close to the border with Shropshire, and in the parish of Leintwardine. It should not be confused with Downton Hall which is a few miles the other side of the border. Continue reading Downton Castle History →

Downton on the Rock is on the Teme river some 10 miles from Leominster, and in the parish of Leintwardine

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News from the past of Downton on the Rock is thin on the ground Continue reading News from the Past – Downton on the Rock →

The church of St. Giles is the second to be built at Downton, the first being left to decay and fall to ruin in 1861.  Continue reading St. Giles Church – Downton on the Rock →