Belton

Settlement in Leicestershire North West Leicestershire

England

Belton

Footpath by the brook, Osgathorpe — Footpath by the brook, Osgathorpe Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Belton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Loughborough, Belton is a rural settlement with a population of around 1,000 residents. The village is part of the North West Leicestershire district.

Belton boasts a rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Roman period. The village has several notable landmarks, including the Grade II listed Belton House, a stately home built in the 17th century. Belton House is renowned for its stunning architecture and picturesque gardens, attracting visitors from far and wide.

The village itself is characterized by its picturesque countryside setting, with rolling hills and charming rural landscapes. The local economy is primarily centered around agriculture, with farming playing a significant role in the community.

Belton offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. There are also various recreational opportunities available, such as walking and cycling routes, allowing residents and visitors to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Transport links in Belton are limited, with the village being predominantly accessed by country roads. However, it is well connected to neighboring towns and cities, with good road links to Loughborough and Leicester.

Overall, Belton is a tranquil and idyllic village that offers a peaceful countryside lifestyle, steeped in history and natural beauty.

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Belton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.782017/-1.339489 or Grid Reference SK4420. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath by the brook, Osgathorpe

Footpath by the brook, Osgathorpe

Jonathan Thacker

Field off Grace Dieu Lane

Field off Grace Dieu Lane

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The Residence, Osgathorpe Built as almshouses in 1670 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361250?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361250?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The Residence, Osgathorpe

Built as almshouses in 1670 Link

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The Old Rectory, Osgathorpe Dates from 1837 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177417?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177417?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The Old Rectory, Osgathorpe

Dates from 1837 Link

Jonathan Thacker

Fresh growth in the field It is only February but the warm sunny weather appears to have stimulated the growth of the crop.

Fresh growth in the field

It is only February but the warm sunny weather appears to have stimulated the growth of the crop.

Gracedieu Lane Looking along Gracedieu Lane past the sign for a public footpath and a style to get onot it.

Gracedieu Lane

Looking along Gracedieu Lane past the sign for a public footpath and a style to get onot it.

Forest Lane Looking north along Forest Lane.

Forest Lane

Looking north along Forest Lane.

Looking towards Hookhill Wood The field I think is just pasture as it looks quite rough.

Looking towards Hookhill Wood

The field I think is just pasture as it looks quite rough.

Track to Woodside Farm

Track to Woodside Farm

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Church of St. John the Baptist, Belton Largely fourteenth century church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074123?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074123?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Church of St. John the Baptist, Belton

Largely fourteenth century church Link

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Autumn sown crop near Top Merril Grange

Autumn sown crop near Top Merril Grange

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The Old Vicarage, Belton Has an eighteenth century core with additions of 1841-2 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074124?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074124?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The Old Vicarage, Belton

Has an eighteenth century core with additions of 1841-2 Link

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Maypole, Belton

Maypole, Belton

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16 and 14 Long Street, Belton 16, closest to the camera, dates from the eighteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074122?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074122?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 14, with thatched roof, dates from the seventeenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074121?section=official-listing" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074121?section=official-listing">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

16 and 14 Long Street, Belton

16, closest to the camera, dates from the eighteenth century Link

14, with thatched roof, dates from the seventeenth century Link

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Houses, Long Street, Belton

Houses, Long Street, Belton

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Green Memorial Hall, Belton

Green Memorial Hall, Belton

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Lychgate, Osgathorpe Cemetery

Lychgate, Osgathorpe Cemetery

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Breedon Lane Taken from the entrance to a small cemetery whilst looking along Breedon Lane.

Breedon Lane

Taken from the entrance to a small cemetery whilst looking along Breedon Lane.

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Belton is located at Grid Ref: SK4420 (Lat: 52.782017, Lng: -1.339489)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: North West Leicestershire

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.782017,-1.339489

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 52.7814824/-1.3386202

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00

Post Box Manufacturer: Carronade

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: LE12 99D

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 52.7808772/-1.3357688

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15, Sa 09:30

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: LE12 113

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 52.7826309/-1.3393058

Bus Stop

Market Place

Bench: yes

Bin: no

Bus: yes

Lit: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 260013400

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Market Place

Naptan Indicator: opposite

Naptan Landmark: The George Public House

Naptan NaptanCode: leijdtmw

Naptan Notes: Hourly - County

Naptan Street: Market Place

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 52.783159/-1.3384762

Bus Stop

Bromley Lane

Bench: no

Bin: yes

Bus: yes

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 260013401

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Bromley Lane

Naptan Indicator: adjacent

Naptan Landmark: Bromley Lane

Naptan NaptanCode: leijdtpa

Naptan Notes: Hourly - County

Naptan Street: Church Street

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 52.7835223/-1.3359205

Belton

Place: village

Population: 734

Wikidata: Q4884759

Wikipedia: en:Belton, Leicestershire

Lat/Long: 52.7829529/-1.3387918

Belton Maypole

Man Made: maypole

Source: Bing, survey

Lat/Long: 52.7830005/-1.3383742

Waste Basket

Check Date: 2021-02-12

Source: Survey

Lat/Long: 52.7821965/-1.3361616

Waste Basket

Check Date: 2021-02-12

Source: Survey

Lat/Long: 52.7821072/-1.3372986

Defibrillator

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 52.7812237/-1.3356048

Defibrillator

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 52.7819848/-1.3375465

Man Made: street_cabinet

Street Cabinet: telecom

Lat/Long: 52.7793617/-1.3407919

Historic: memorial

Memorial: plaque

Memorial Conflict: WW1

Lat/Long: 52.7829938/-1.3379171

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Disused Amenity: telephone

Listed Status: Grade II

Man Made: telephone_box

Lat/Long: 52.7833103/-1.3380571

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: outside Queens Head pub, Belton - facing church Street

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Lat/Long: 52.7829593/-1.3393324

Bench

Backrest: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7831884/-1.3380537

Bench: yes

Leisure: picnic_table

Lit: no

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.7824178/-1.3357542

Bench: yes

Leisure: picnic_table

Lit: no

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.7824692/-1.3357073

Bench: yes

Leisure: picnic_table

Lit: no

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.7823659/-1.3356411

Bench: yes

Leisure: picnic_table

Lit: no

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.7822997/-1.3357117

Bus Stop

Bromley Lane

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 52.7834667/-1.335895

Bus Stop

Market Place

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 260013404

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Market Place

Naptan Indicator: outside

Naptan Landmark: The George Public House

Naptan NaptanCode: leijdtpj

Naptan Notes: Non-Hourly - County

Naptan Street: Market Place

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.7830506/-1.3386228

Bus Stop

Tylers Road

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 52.7808827/-1.3397507

Bus Stop

Tylers Road

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 52.7810295/-1.3398083

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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