Branston

Settlement in Leicestershire Melton

England

Branston

Waltham Lane, leading to Eaton The spire of St Denys, Eaton, visible on the right horizon. The footpath (extreme right) connects to Eaton and Eaton Grange.
Waltham Lane, leading to Eaton Credit: Tim Heaton

Branston is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the town of Burton upon Trent, it falls within the district of East Staffordshire.

The village is known for its picturesque countryside and is surrounded by farmland, offering a tranquil and rural setting. It is predominantly a residential area with a population of around 1,500 people.

Branston has a rich history, dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Brandestone." Over the years, it has evolved from a predominantly agricultural community to a residential village. However, remnants of its past can still be seen in the form of historic buildings, including St. Saviour's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

The village offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. It also benefits from being in close proximity to larger towns, such as Burton upon Trent, which provides additional services and facilities.

Branston is well-connected transportation-wise, with easy access to major roads, including the A38 and the A50, providing links to nearby towns and cities. The village is also served by several bus routes, facilitating travel within the area.

Overall, Branston is a charming village with a rich history, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle to its residents.

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Branston Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.855861/-0.795059 or Grid Reference SK8129. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Waltham Lane, leading to Eaton The spire of St Denys, Eaton, visible on the right horizon. The footpath (extreme right) connects to Eaton and Eaton Grange.
Waltham Lane, leading to Eaton
The spire of St Denys, Eaton, visible on the right horizon. The footpath (extreme right) connects to Eaton and Eaton Grange.
Waltham Lane leaving Eaton
Waltham Lane leaving Eaton
Main Street, Eaton A village of narrow lanes
Main Street, Eaton
A village of narrow lanes
Church of St Denys, Eaton Listed Grade I, 13th and 14th centuries, using local ironstone (now heavily weathered) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360902?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360902?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>. St Denys was the first bishop of Paris, martyred on the hill of martyrs - Montmartre - in 258 AD.
Church of St Denys, Eaton
Listed Grade I, 13th and 14th centuries, using local ironstone (now heavily weathered) LinkExternal link. St Denys was the first bishop of Paris, martyred on the hill of martyrs - Montmartre - in 258 AD.
Bridleway south of Eaton Leading towards Waltham Lane before joining the Jubilee Way
Bridleway south of Eaton
Leading towards Waltham Lane before joining the Jubilee Way
Green Lane leading west from Lings Hill .
Green Lane leading west from Lings Hill
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Branston Road leaving Eaton Crossing a headwater stream of the River Devon
Branston Road leaving Eaton
Crossing a headwater stream of the River Devon
Sewage pumping station, Eaton Discharging to the River Devon
Sewage pumping station, Eaton
Discharging to the River Devon
Bridleway to Eaton Grange
Bridleway to Eaton Grange
Bridleway past Bottom Farm Leading towards Eaton Grange
Bridleway past Bottom Farm
Leading towards Eaton Grange
Junction of Croxton Lane and Croxton Lane The main Croxton Lane goes to Knipton, and the Croxton Lane to the right goes to Harston
Junction of Croxton Lane and Croxton Lane
The main Croxton Lane goes to Knipton, and the Croxton Lane to the right goes to Harston
Branston Lane passing the entrance to Keeper's Cottage The lane takes Cycle Route 64 past Knipton Reservoir, but views of the reservoir are limited
Branston Lane passing the entrance to Keeper's Cottage
The lane takes Cycle Route 64 past Knipton Reservoir, but views of the reservoir are limited
View north-east of Branston Looking along the route of a bridleway to Croxton Lodge
View north-east of Branston
Looking along the route of a bridleway to Croxton Lodge
Track up to the A607, west of Croxton Kerrial During the driest July for over a hundred years, the rare sound of running water. The stream by the side of the path comes from Croxton Kerrial's famous spring-fed water spout <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/30072">SK8328 : Water spout, Croxton Kerrial</a>. The spring emerges at the base of the Lincolnshire Limestone, and the miniature waterfall on the right is formed from tuffa.
Track up to the A607, west of Croxton Kerrial
During the driest July for over a hundred years, the rare sound of running water. The stream by the side of the path comes from Croxton Kerrial's famous spring-fed water spout SK8328 : Water spout, Croxton Kerrial. The spring emerges at the base of the Lincolnshire Limestone, and the miniature waterfall on the right is formed from tuffa.
The A607 east of Lings Hill Continuing the straight line of the Salt Way in the direction of Croxton Kerrial.
The A607 east of Lings Hill
Continuing the straight line of the Salt Way in the direction of Croxton Kerrial.
The end of Baulk pit, Branston This shows the furthest end of Baulk pit, Branston. This ironstone quarry was started in 1951, and abandoned in 1957. Ore was taken away on the 3 foot gauge Eastwell tramway, for transshipment into standard gauge wagons at Stathern Ironstone Siding on the Melton Mowbray - Bottesford Junction line.
The end of Baulk pit, Branston
This shows the furthest end of Baulk pit, Branston. This ironstone quarry was started in 1951, and abandoned in 1957. Ore was taken away on the 3 foot gauge Eastwell tramway, for transshipment into standard gauge wagons at Stathern Ironstone Siding on the Melton Mowbray - Bottesford Junction line.
Baulk pit, Branston A general view of this quarry, abandoned in 1957, near its end. The working face, from which iron ore was about to be extracted, is on the right.
Baulk pit, Branston
A general view of this quarry, abandoned in 1957, near its end. The working face, from which iron ore was about to be extracted, is on the right.
Working face, Baulk pit, Branston A working face of Baulk pit, Branston, an ironstone quarry abandoned in 1957. The top layer of soil has been removed and put aside for use in restoration, and the ironstone is exposed ready for excavation.
Working face, Baulk pit, Branston
A working face of Baulk pit, Branston, an ironstone quarry abandoned in 1957. The top layer of soil has been removed and put aside for use in restoration, and the ironstone is exposed ready for excavation.
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Branston is located at Grid Ref: SK8129 (Lat: 52.855861, Lng: -0.795059)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Melton

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.855861,-0.795059
Branston
Is In: Leicestershire,England,UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q4957569
Lat/Long: 52.8579569/-0.7975023
Bus Stop
The Rock
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Knipton Turn
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Knipton Turn
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Village
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Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.854857/-0.7990756
Post Box
Ele: 99.1408691
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Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Lat/Long: 52.8559713/-0.7981032
Pub
The Wheel
Addr City: Grantham
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 13
Addr Postcode: NG32 1RU
Addr Street: Main Street
Addr Village: Branston
Description Floor: stone
Ele: 100
Fhrs Authority: Melton
Fhrs Id: 16801
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 05300/0013/2/000
Food: yes
Real Ale: Batemans XB, 2 guests, may vary
Real Fire: yes
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
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Bench
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Information: board
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Barrier: stile
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Stile: stepover
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
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