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SK 420-126 Leicestershire England
Donington le Heath Manor House was originally a late 13th century defensible 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 Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, mid February to December 11:00-4:00pm.
There is a car park.
and a castle map
of the area 