Other places · West Midlands
Kibworth
Kibworth — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Kibworth is a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Kibworth is a village located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and features a mix of architectural styles reflecting its development over the centuries. The village is designated as a conservation area, highlighting its importance in preserving local heritage.
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Background
History
In 1270 Walter de Merton, the founder of Merton College, Oxford, bought a large part of the parish of Kibworth Harcourt from Saer de Harcourt, who had been forced to sell the estate after giving his support to the unsuccessful "Second Barons' War" led by Simon de Montfort. Much of the parish has remained the property of Merton College, Oxford to the present day. There is a stained-glass window depicting Walter de Merton in the bell tower of the parish church, St Wilfrid's, of which the warden and scholars of the college are joint patrons with the Bishop of Leicester. The church is a Grade II* listed building. A village school was founded in 1709, and endowed by Sir Nathaniel Edwards.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5400, -1.0000
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Kibworth Harcourt
- Postcode
- LE8 0SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Sources
- wikipedia: Kibworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kibworth?
- Kibworth is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.5400°, -1.0000°.