Croxton, South

Settlement in Leicestershire Charnwood

England

Croxton, South

Bean field near South Croxton
Bean field near South Croxton Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Croxton, South, Leicestershire is a small village located in the East Midlands region of England. Situated in the county of Leicestershire, it is part of the Harborough district. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

With a population of around 300 residents, Croxton is a close-knit community that offers a tranquil and peaceful lifestyle. The village is known for its charming thatched-roof cottages and traditional English architecture, which adds to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere.

Croxton is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A47 running close by and providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The village is approximately 8 miles away from the market town of Melton Mowbray and 13 miles from Leicester city center.

While Croxton may be small, it has a strong sense of community spirit. The village boasts a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents, including a village hall, a local pub, and a primary school, which serves the surrounding area. The village also benefits from several scenic walking trails, allowing residents to explore the beautiful countryside that surrounds them.

Overall, Croxton, South, Leicestershire is a charming and peaceful village with a strong sense of community. Its rural location and range of amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

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Croxton, South Images

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Bean field near South Croxton
Bean field near South Croxton
Grass field and East Lodge East Lodge is being extended.
Grass field and East Lodge
East Lodge is being extended.
Pond and the grounds of Baggrave Hall
Pond and the grounds of Baggrave Hall
Bridleway near Waterloo Lodge Farm Follow the cattle trail.
Bridleway near Waterloo Lodge Farm
Follow the cattle trail.
Footpath to Keyham Follows the field edge.
Footpath to Keyham
Follows the field edge.
Ridge and furrow near the deserted village of Baggrave
Ridge and furrow near the deserted village of Baggrave
South Croxton, St John the Baptist
South Croxton, St John the Baptist
Cream Cottage, Barsby Dates from the early eighteenth century. It once would have been thatched but now has a corrugated iron roof. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061269?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1061269?section=official-list-entry">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>
Cream Cottage, Barsby
Dates from the early eighteenth century. It once would have been thatched but now has a corrugated iron roof. LinkExternal link
14 Main Street, Barsby
14 Main Street, Barsby
Dilapidated building, Barsby Farm
Dilapidated building, Barsby Farm
Godson's Folly, Barsby Built as a mortuary chapel (in the ecclesiastical parish of Ashby Folville) but never consecrated and now a house.
Godson's Folly, Barsby
Built as a mortuary chapel (in the ecclesiastical parish of Ashby Folville) but never consecrated and now a house.
Thatch Cottage, Barsby Dates from the eighteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1307604?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1307604?section=official-list-entry">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>
Thatch Cottage, Barsby
Dates from the eighteenth century LinkExternal link
Cottage under repair, Barsby
Cottage under repair, Barsby
House with a cruck frame, Barsby Most of the buildings seems fairly modern though it has a stone base.
House with a cruck frame, Barsby
Most of the buildings seems fairly modern though it has a stone base.
Former chapel, Barsby Now a house.
Former chapel, Barsby
Now a house.
Footpath near South Croxton The farmer has marked the route of the footpath with tractor marks
Footpath near South Croxton
The farmer has marked the route of the footpath with tractor marks
Footpath entering South Croxton
Footpath entering South Croxton
North Manor Farmhouse, South Croxton The wing on the right is the oldest part of the house and dates to the seventeenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074491?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1074491?section=official-list-entry">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>
North Manor Farmhouse, South Croxton
The wing on the right is the oldest part of the house and dates to the seventeenth century LinkExternal link
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Croxton, South is located at Grid Ref: SK6810 (Lat: 52.684634, Lng: -0.983192)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Charnwood

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.684634,-0.983192
South Croxton
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Is In County: Leicestershire
Is In District: Charnwood
Place: village
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Bus Stop
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Post Box
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Queen Elizabeth 2 Golden Jubilee 2002
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Defibrillator
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Booth: K6
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The Pottery
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Golden Fleece
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Golden Fleece
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Gothic Farm
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