Abbots Leigh is a civil parish in Somerset. It is approximately 3 miles west of the midpoint of Bristol.
At first, the Middle English name of the village was Lega, and it didn't become Abbots Leigh until the mid-12th century. It has a small population of 799.
The village has an intruiging history. The manor house, which is named after the village, housed Charles II when he escaped to France in 1651. He stayed with friends of the King's travelling companion and they didn't know the King's identity during his stay. There is a footpath named Monarch's Way that outlines the King's escape route through Abbots Leigh.
Abbots Leigh has a Gothic church of the Holy Trinity, erected in the 15th century. It was restored and partially reconstructed 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 encompasses Abbots Leigh and is managed by the National Trust. There are several walk maps available online for guests to use.
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