Leintwardine is situated at the confluence of the rivers Teme and Clun. The history of the village goes back to Roman times when it was Bravonium, a military fortification. The embankments of the ramparts are still visible in places.
A Saxon settlement grew up on the site of the Roman fortifications and was, like all settlements in this area, subject to frequent marauding raids from the Welsh. After the construction of offa's dyke it became an offence punishable by death for a Welshman to be found armed on the eastern side of the dyke.

After the Norman invasion of 1066 this area came under the control of the powerful Mortimer family of Wigmore. The domains of such Marcher Lords were more or less private baronies, for practical purposes not subject to the crown and were ruled with a rod of iron.
The Civil War brought more bloodshed to the area with seiges at the nearby castles of Brampton Bryan and Hopton where the entire garrison were massacred. At the end of the Civil War peaceful times finally prevailed and as nature gradually reclaimed the ruins, masking their turbulent history, these places now add a romantic and picturesque flavour to the landscapes of this area.

  

The church of St. Mary magdalene has a 12th century blocked up doorway in the west wall but is mainly 13th - 14th century with most of the roofing 15th century. It's 76 feet high tower was built for defence like many others in the area with walls 6 feet thick, battlements and niches for securing the door with a large baulk of timber. A excellent guide with full details of the history and architecture of the church is available inside. It is particularly interesting to read the different accounts of the life of Sir Banastre Tarleton in the main guide and in the separate pamphlet on his memorial, which can be found in the north chapel.

Most of the cottages in Leintwardine date from the 17th century although some are older. There are food shops, pubs, fish & chips, a garage, a post office, and a library with a small display of Roman artifacts (open tues. a.m. and fri.). The Sun Inn, if you can find it, is an original palour pub with the beer served from the kitchen.
In June a coracle regatta is held on the river, ring Leominster tourist office for the precise date  01568 616460