| For the town of Leominster, Massachusetts, see Leominster, Massachusetts.
Leominster is a market town in Herefordshire, England. It has a population of approximately
11,000 and is on the River Lugg.
In 1052 the town was the site of the Battle of Llanllieni, the first battle between
Normans and Welsh.
From 1974 to 1996 Leominster served as the
administrative centre for the local government district of
Leominster.
Leominster is actually pronounced lemster. The 'o' is silent, as is the 'in'.
The town shares a friendly rivalry with Hereford. In recent years, Leominster's
multitude of antique shops have
brought many visitors into the town.
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