Arnesby
Arnesby is a village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Arnesby contains approximately 142 households with a population of about 357 (2011 census). The village is situated 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Leicester, on the Welford Road, between Kilby and Shearsby. The village's name means 'farm/settlement of Iarund or Erendi'. St Peter's Church, Arnesby dates from the early 12th century. The village also has a Baptist church which dates from the early 18th century. The Rev. Robert Hall was born at Arnesby in 1764 and lived at the Old Manse next door to the chapel where his father, Robert Hall, was pastor of the Baptist congregation. There is a Church of England primary school, a village hall and, since 2004, an Indian restaurant 'Little India' in a building formerly occupied by the Olde Cock Inn. Also in the area is a tank hangar which houses a large private collection of armoured fighting vehicles and artillery.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article Arnesby (License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Authors, Images).Arnesby
Saint Peter's Road, Harborough Arnesby
Geographical coordinates (GPS) Address Nearby Places Show on map
Continue reading on Wikipedia
Geographical coordinates (GPS)
Latitude | Longitude |
---|---|
N 52.5244 ° | E -1.0919 ° |
Address
Saint Peter's Road
Saint Peter's Road
LE8 5WH Harborough, Arnesby
England, United Kingdom
Open on Google Maps