[2] Aldsworth is a large parish, slightly north of the River Leach, located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

With an average rainfall of 750mm and a growing season estimated at 250 days a year, the land is of moderate quality for agricultural purposes.

[3] Aldsworth (Aldworth), was recorded in the Domesday Book as Elleorde, an old English name meaning Old Enclosure or Old Farm with a tenant population of 41.

With an average rainfall of 750mm and a growing season estimated at 250 days a year, the land is of moderate quality for agricultural purposes.

The Saxons made use of good unenclosed sheep pastures in Aldsworth, from which time the land was cultivated in an open field system until 1973.

[7] The village was home to Robert Garne, the last owner of the 'Cotswold Lion' breed of sheep which brought so much wealth and prosperity to the area.

[4] Celtic Fields covering some 70 acres are visible on the limestone pasture of Bibury old race-course, the whole area is either flat or gently sloping.