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Abbots Leigh
Abbots Leigh is a village in Somerset. It is approximately 3 miles west of the centre of Bristol.
Originally, the Middle English name of the village was Lega, and it didn't become Abbots Leigh until the mid-12th century. It has a modest population of 799.
The village has an unusual history. The manor house, which is named after the village, housed Charles II when he escaped to France in 1651. He resided with friends of the King's travelling companion and they weren't aware of the King's identity during his stay. There is a footpath entitled Monarch's Way that shows the King's escape route through Abbots Leigh.
Abbots Leigh has a Gothic church of the Holy Trinity, built in the 15th century. It was restored and partially rebuilt between 1847-48 after a fire. The tower encases six bells, and three of them were cast by William Bilbie in 1781. It is a Grade II listed building under English Heritage.
Leigh Woods encloses Abbots Leigh and is preserved by the National Trust. There are several walk maps published online for guests to use.
If you live in Abbots Leigh and need to carry out some household developments, ensure you get quotes from no less than three trusted companies before you make a decision on who to choose.
