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SK 420-126 Leicestershire England
Donington le Heath
Manor House was originally a 13th century fortified manorial complex, founded
by William le May. In 1293, Robert de Herle added the stone upper-hall house,
to the moated platform, which was also defended a strong rampart. In 1618, John
Digby modernised the house, inserting large rectangular mullioned windows and
converting the basement rooms into a kitchen and a parlour. Sadly of the surrounding
enclosure bank and moat only faint earthworks now survive. 5 miles north-west
is Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle and 6 miles south-west
is Shackerstone
Castle.
Donington le Heath Manor House is located in the village centre, off Manor Road. 12 miles north-west of Leicester, on the A50-A511.
The site is owned by Leicestershire County Council and is open daily, April to September 11:00-5:00pm, October, November and March 11:00-3:00pm, Saturday and Sunday December, January and February 11:00-3:00pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 