Pronounced 'Clebury', this small market
town derives its name from the famous Norman family of Mortimer
who established their presence in 1086. Hugh de Mortimer built
a fortress here in 1086, the earthworks of which can still be
seen near the church with its famous leaning tower. In front
of the mid-16th-century Talbot stands the ancient market cross,
where the body of Henry V111's brother Arthur was laid on the
journey from Ludlow to Worcester, where he is buried.
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Cleobury's
long main street is blend of half timbered and 18th century
facades, and in the heat of summer the trees which line
the lower end provide welcome shade. By the church is an
excellent bakery and we often pop in early in the morning
to collect pies fresh from the oven or piping hot loaves.
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