Alcester
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For other places named "Alcester" see Alcester (disambiguation)
Template:GBmap Alcester (pronounced 'olster' or 'aulster') is a small town in Warwickshire, England, situated approximately eight miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon. The 2001 census recorded a population of 6,214 in the town.
Alcester is known for two local stately homes, Coughton Court and Ragley Hall. It is also a significant town on the 100 miles North / South Heart of England Way long distance walk route.
The town has a history going back to Roman times. In Roman times Alcester (Aluana) was a walled town and fort of some importance, being located at a junction between several Roman roads including the Ryknild Street.
The town today includes a number of preserved Tudor houses.
External links
- Alcester.co.uk (http://www.alcester.co.uk/index.asp)