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Hinckley and Bosworth

Hinckley and Bosworth is a local government district with borough status in south-western Leicestershire, England, administered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Its only towns are Hinckley, Earl Shilton and Market Bosworth. Villages include Barwell, Burbage, Stoke Golding, Groby, Shackerstone and Twycross. As of the most recent local election, the council is controlled by the Liberal Democrats.

Located at 52.6125, -1.35361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Local government in Leicestershire, Hinckley and Bosworth, Non-metropolitan districts of Leicestershire, Local government districts of the East Midlands

Newbold Verdon

Newbold Verdon is a village and civil parish in the county of Leicestershire, England. The parish includes Newbold Heath to the north and Brascote to the south. Originally an agricultural centre Newbold Verdon grew in size during the 1850s with the expansion of coal mining in the area. That industry has now ceased leaving Newbold Verdon as primarily a commuter village. The 2001 census recorded a population of 3,193.

Located at 52.6296, -1.34208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villages in Leicestershire, Civil parishes in Leicestershire

Nailstone

Nailstone is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, situated to the west of Leicester and 3 miles north-east of Market Bosworth. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 521. Dove Bank Primary School is located just outside the village. The catchment area for the school also includes the neighbouring village of Bagworth.

Located at 52.661, -1.384 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Civil parishes in Leicestershire, Villages in Leicestershire

Bufton

Bufton is a small hamlet between the Leicestershire villages of Carlton and Barton in the Beans. It has around 10-15 residents, mainly on farms.

Located at 52.649, -1.409 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Villages in Leicestershire

Bosworth Hall (Market Bosworth)

Bosworth Hall is a historic country house and Grade II* listed building in the rural town of Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, England, now known as the Bosworth Hall Hotel. It was the country seat of the Dixie family for nearly three hundred years. Since the 1980s the house has had several owners and is now a hotel.

Located at 52.6266, -1.3974 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country houses in Leicestershire, Hotels in Leicestershire, History of Leicestershire, Grade II* listed buildings in Leicestershire

Dan-Air Flight 240

Dan-Air Flight 240 was a fatal accident involving a Hawker Siddeley HS 748 series 2A turboprop aircraft operated by Dan Air Services Limited on the first stage of a night mail flight from London Gatwick Airport to East Midlands Airport.

Located at 52.6694, -1.3702 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in 1981, Aviation accidents and incidents in England, 1981 in aviation, Accidents and incidents involving the Hawker Siddeley HS 748, Dan-Air accidents and incidents

Market Bosworth Country Park

Market Bosworth Country Park is to the east of Market Bosworth town. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:52|37|28.88|N|1|23|35.15|W|region:GB |primary |name= }} The 35 hectares landscaped Country Park was formerly part of Bosworth Hall deer parkland. The park features a lake, a planted arboretum with many different exotic species, a wildflower meadow and a community woodland. The park has been award the Green Flag Award.

Located at 52.6247, -1.3931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country parks in Leicestershire

Osbaston Hall

Osbaston Hall is a privately owned 18th-century country house at Osbaston, Leicestershire. It is the home of the de Lisle family and a Grade II* listed building. The oldest fabric of the house dates from the late 16th or early 17th century. The manor was acquired by the Wrightson family in the mid-17th century and passed to the Mundy family when Philipa Wrightson, heiress to the estate, married Francis Mundy of Markeaton Hall. The old manor house was rebuilt in about 1720 by Wrightson Mundy.

Located at 52.6367, -1.3752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Grade II* listed buildings in Leicestershire, Country houses in Leicestershire, History of Leicestershire