Towns & cities · West Midlands
Kirkby Mallory
Kirkby Mallory — village and former civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shenton · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkby Mallory is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village and former civil parish in Leicestershire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.6000°, -1.3167°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kirkby Mallory is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton and Stapleton, in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 231. It is known mainly for its race circuit, Mallory Park, a one-mile (1.6 km) track where car and motorbike races take place. Its church is All Saints and is located near the entrance. Numerous lakes and farms are situated in and around the village and the lakes are popular fishing areas. There is a yearly firework display at the circuit which is well attended by residents and locals.
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Background
History
Kirkby was named after the Mallory family, most prominently Sir Anketil Malory (1341–1393), a knight and governor of the castle and town of Leicester in the time of Richard II. In 1564, the population consisted of 25 families. In 1675, Sir Thomas Neale (Noell, Noel, etc.) became 3rd Baronet of Kirkby Mallory and inherited Kirkby Manor from his father Baronet William Neale. In 1696, Thomas's brother, Sir John Neale (father of Clobery and William), left a rent roll listing the tenants and their rents and referring to Sir John's mansion house or hall with attached woods worth 3,000 pounds and "a large park, very well wooded, and stocked with deer". According to Nichols, Kirkby was enclosed in…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6000, -1.3167
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton & Stapleton
- Postcode
- LE9 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Nearest railway station
- Shenton — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1735522 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirkby Mallory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Desford Lane in Kirkby Mallory - geograph.org.uk - 703232.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkby Mallory?
- Kirkby Mallory is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE9 7RJ), in the parish of Kirkby Mallory, Peckleton & Stapleton.
- Is Kirkby Mallory free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkby Mallory is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkby Mallory?
- The nearest railway station is Shenton, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE9 7RJ.