Castles · West Midlands
Hallaton
Hallaton is a village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 523, which had increased to 594 at the 2011 ce
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hallaton is a village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 523, which had increased to 594 at the 2011 census.
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Hallaton is a village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 523, which had increased to 594 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
The village's name means 'farm/settlement on a nook of land'. Hallaton Hall and its lands were owned by Calverley and Amelia Jane Bewicke in 1845. Their daughter was the writer and campaigner Alicia Little. As the site of two markets Hallaton was despite its size regarded as a town, even if one of little significance. The church is sited on rising ground and has a dignified tower with a fine broach spire (one of the best in the county); the nave and chancel and aisles have nobility and beauty. The sculptured stonework of the north aisle contrasts with the plain battlemented south aisle. A former rector is commemorated by a handsome monument attached to one of the corners. The village has a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5620, -0.8360
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Hallaton
- Postcode
- LE16 8UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
Sources
- wikipedia: Hallaton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hallaton?
- Hallaton is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE16 8UT), in the parish of Hallaton.
- Does Hallaton charge admission?
- Hallaton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hallaton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE16 8UT. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.