Towns & cities · South East England
Shackerstone
Shackerstone — village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shackerstone is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 811 people. Address: CV13. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England". Coordinates: 52.6572°, -1.4494°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashby Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Shackerstone is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. It is situated on the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal and the River Sence. According to the 2001 census the parish, which also includes the village of Barton in the Beans, had a population of 811, including Odstone which had risen to 921 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
In the Elizabethan era the Hall family were prominent in the village. They occupied the hall next to the church, known as Shakerstone Mannor. They sold this property in 1843, 13 years after Henry Edward and Sarah Theodosia Hall (William Shakespeare Hall's parents) had moved the family to the Swan River Colony. During the Civil War, Shackerstone was near enough to Ashby de la Zouch to attract the attention of both parties. Parliamentary soldiers from Tamworth and Coventry stole horses, including a mare worth ten pounds from Mr. Hall. The local vicar, the Rev. John Hodges, was ejected from the living in 1646 and brought before the parliamentary sequestration committee for deserting his parish…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6572, -1.4494
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parish
- Shackerstone
- Postcode
- CV13
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
- Population
- 811
- Nearest railway station
- Shackerstone — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q580423 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shackerstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shackerstone Church - geograph.org.uk - 590773.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Shackerstone Motte
Castles · 0.2 km
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone
Literary houses · 0.2 km
Shackerstone Station Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Shackerstone railway station
Museums · 0.6 km
Congerstone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Congerstone
Villages · 1.5 km
Spinney View Huts
Campsites · 2.2 km
Newton Burgoland
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Gopsall
Historic houses · 3.0 km
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite
Campsites · 3.6 km
Shackerstone is a village located in Leicestershire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 811. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 811
- Administrative county
- Leicestershire
- Constituency
- Hinckley and Bosworth
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Things to see in Shackerstone
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Shackerstone →
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Church of St James
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin — church in Congerstone, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Shackerstone, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · South East England
Shackerstone railway station
Shackerstone railway station — preserved railway station and heritage museum in Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Shackerstone Station Bridge
Shackerstone Station Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Twycross War Memorial
Twycross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Congerstone War Memorial
Congerstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · South East England
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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Shackerstone Motte
Shackerstone Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
📷 4Historic houses · East Midlands
Gopsall
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Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Shackerstone, Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Shackerstone Motte
Shackerstone Motte — a castle in england west midlands.
📷 5Literary houses · South East England
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone
Motte and associated earthworks at Shackerstone — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Shackerstone Station Bridge
Shackerstone Station Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South East England
Shackerstone railway station
Shackerstone railway station — preserved railway station and heritage museum in Leicestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Congerstone War Memorial
Congerstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shackerstone
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Spinney View Huts
Spinney View Huts — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite
New Forest View Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Snowmans Residential Park
Snowmans Residential Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
St Christopher Park Homes
St Christopher Park Homes — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Upton Barn Caravan and Camping site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
Bird in Hand
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · East Midlands
De La Zouch
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📷 3Historic pubs · South East England
Blue Lion
Blue Lion — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Market Tavern
Market Tavern — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Old Swan
The Old Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shackerstone?
- Shackerstone is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV13), in the parish of Shackerstone.
- What is Shackerstone?
- Shackerstone — village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England.
- How do I get to Shackerstone?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV13.
- Is Shackerstone a protected site?
- Yes — Shackerstone is part of the Ashby Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shackerstone free to visit?
- Yes, Shackerstone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shackerstone?
- The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV13.