Other places · East Midlands
Kibworth
In or near East Langton.
Kibworth — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 9.1 km
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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
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
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kibworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kibworth?
- Kibworth is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0SR), in the parish of Kibworth Harcourt.
- What is Kibworth?
- Kibworth — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kibworth?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0SR.
- Is Kibworth a protected site?
- Yes — Kibworth is part of the Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Kibworth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0SR. It sits within the Harborough, Oadby and Wigston parliamentary constituency.