Ab Kettleby

Civil Parish in Leicestershire Melton

England

Ab Kettleby

Cottages at Wartnaby Date from the 1930s.
Cottages at Wartnaby Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Ab Kettleby is a civil parish located in the county of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 10 miles east of Melton Mowbray, the nearest town, and covers an area of around 1.5 square miles.

The village of Ab Kettleby is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. It is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, providing a tranquil environment for its residents. The population of the civil parish is relatively small, with around 600 inhabitants.

The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. James Church, which dates back to the 13th century. This beautiful church is a significant landmark in the area and attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical importance.

Ab Kettleby has a strong sense of community, with various local amenities and organizations that bring its residents together. These include a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a cricket club. The village also hosts annual events and activities, such as the Ab Kettleby Scarecrow Festival, which showcases creative scarecrow displays made by locals.

The location of Ab Kettleby offers easy access to surrounding towns and cities, including Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, and Leicester. This makes it a desirable place to live for those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle while still being within commuting distance of larger urban areas.

Overall, Ab Kettleby is a charming and idyllic civil parish that offers a close-knit community, beautiful scenery, and a rich history.

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Ab Kettleby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.803485/-0.923236 or Grid Reference SK7223. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cottages at Wartnaby Date from the 1930s.
Cottages at Wartnaby
Date from the 1930s.
Cottages, Spring Lane, Wartnaby
Cottages, Spring Lane, Wartnaby
Bridleway approaching woodland near Wartnaby The bridleway seemed little used, the grass being long and wet.
Bridleway approaching woodland near Wartnaby
The bridleway seemed little used, the grass being long and wet.
Footpath to Old Dalby Cuts through a field of maize.
Footpath to Old Dalby
Cuts through a field of maize.
Wartnaby House, tradesmen's entrance
Wartnaby House, tradesmen's entrance
Cottages at Wartnaby
Cottages at Wartnaby
Church Farmhouse, Wartnaby Dated from about 1800 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178265" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178265">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 dovecote on the right is broadly contemporary <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178267" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178267">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 Farmhouse, Wartnaby
Dated from about 1800 LinkExternal link The dovecote on the right is broadly contemporary LinkExternal link
Chest tomb at Wartnaby Dated 1737 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360845" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360845">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>
Chest tomb at Wartnaby
Dated 1737 LinkExternal link
Chest tomb at Wartnaby Dated 1799 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1178259">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>
Chest tomb at Wartnaby
Dated 1799 LinkExternal link
Bridleway to Saxelbye
Bridleway to Saxelbye
Bridleway to Saxelbye Passing though a patch of woodland near Wartnaby.
Bridleway to Saxelbye
Passing though a patch of woodland near Wartnaby.
Roadway and footpath to a farm near Holwell
Roadway and footpath to a farm near Holwell
Grassland with sheep near Holwell
Grassland with sheep near Holwell
Yew Tree Farm Cottages, Holwell Modernised seventeenth century cottages <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360844" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360844">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>
Yew Tree Farm Cottages, Holwell
Modernised seventeenth century cottages LinkExternal link
Cattle grid near Linden Lodge
Cattle grid near Linden Lodge
Grass field near Old Hills Wood
Grass field near Old Hills Wood
Grass field and Old Hills Wood
Grass field and Old Hills Wood
Grass field and Old Hills Wood
Grass field and Old Hills Wood
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Ab Kettleby is located at Grid Ref: SK7223 (Lat: 52.803485, Lng: -0.923236)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Melton

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.803485,-0.923236
Bus Stop
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Pub
The Sugar Loaf
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Addr Country: GB
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Telephone
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
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Emergency: defibrillator
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: telephone_box
Old Phone: +44 1664 822271
Source: survey
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Ab Kettleby
Place: village
Source: OS Open Names
Wikidata: Q3490381
Wikipedia: en:Ab Kettleby
Lat/Long: 52.8000945/-0.9279984
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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