Village - Thurleigh at Thurleigh

A compact village in the north of the county, Thurleigh has some picturesque groups of thatched, timber-framed cottages. The church, with its 12th century tower is near to a mound and earthworks which are the remains of the medieval motte and bailey castle. Thurleigh Airfield Business Park now occupies the site of the former Defence Research Agency's Airfield.