Colin Crosby Heritage Tours

Leire

Leire is a small village in Leicestershire, 3 miles from Lutterworth. It stands on the little River Leire.

The pronunciation is as in "King Lear".

St. Peter`s Church dates back in part to around 1300. It has a Perpendicular West tower, with a parapet spire. Most of the church was rebuilt by William Smith in 1867 - 8.

Leire has a tiny Village Green.

The Manor House is a 17th century timber-framed building with thatch.