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Redmile

Civil Parish in Leicestershire Melton

England

Redmile

The Windmill, Redmile The village's other pub, The Peacock, famous for its food, closed several years ago.
The Windmill, Redmile Credit: Tim Heaton

Redmile is a small civil parish located in the county of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated approximately 15 miles northeast of the city of Leicester and about 4 miles south of the market town of Bingham in Nottinghamshire. The parish covers an area of around 1.5 square miles.

With a population of just over 300 people, Redmile is a rural community that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, characterized by rolling hills, meadows, and farmland. It is known for its scenic views and is popular among nature enthusiasts and walkers.

Redmile has a rich history dating back centuries, with evidence of Roman and Saxon settlements found in the area. The village itself features a mix of architectural styles, including traditional cottages and farmhouses, as well as more modern buildings.

Despite its small size, Redmile has a strong sense of community. The parish has a village hall that serves as a hub for various social and recreational activities. There is also a local pub, providing a gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy a drink or a meal.

Overall, Redmile offers a tranquil and close-knit community, ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle in a picturesque English countryside setting.

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The Windmill, Redmile The village's other pub, The Peacock, famous for its food, closed several years ago.
The Windmill, Redmile
The village's other pub, The Peacock, famous for its food, closed several years ago.
Headstones, Church of St Peter, Redmile A partly worn 'Belvoir Angel' on the left. On the right, the headstone for James Handley (with detaails and 'Belvoir Angel' on the reverse) with the inscription: This World is a City full Of Crooked Streets beneath it a Market place Where all men meet If life were Marchandice That Men could buy Rich Men Would ever live And poor Men die <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.redmilearchive.freeuk.com/handley.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.redmilearchive.freeuk.com/handley.html">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>
Headstones, Church of St Peter, Redmile
A partly worn 'Belvoir Angel' on the left. On the right, the headstone for James Handley (with detaails and 'Belvoir Angel' on the reverse) with the inscription: This World is a City full Of Crooked Streets beneath it a Market place Where all men meet If life were Marchandice That Men could buy Rich Men Would ever live And poor Men die LinkExternal link
Playground, Main Street, Redmile Recently refurbished with a grant from the Landfill Communities Fund <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/village-delighted-with-revamped-childrens-play-park-9072067/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/village-delighted-with-revamped-childrens-play-park-9072067/">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>
Playground, Main Street, Redmile
Recently refurbished with a grant from the Landfill Communities Fund LinkExternal link
Barkestone Trig Point Flush Bracket S1750 Knocked over and repaired according to local dog walker.
Barkestone Trig Point Flush Bracket S1750
Knocked over and repaired according to local dog walker.
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Barkestone Grade II* listed, mainly 14thC with tower (and presumably the plain octagonal spire) rebuilt 1840.
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Barkestone
Grade II* listed, mainly 14thC with tower (and presumably the plain octagonal spire) rebuilt 1840.
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Barkestone Grade II* listed, mainly 14thC with tower (and presumably the plain octagonal spire) rebuilt 1840.
Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Barkestone
Grade II* listed, mainly 14thC with tower (and presumably the plain octagonal spire) rebuilt 1840.
OS Cut Mark: - Barkestone-le-Vale, St John's Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm70985" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm70985">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>
OS Cut Mark: - Barkestone-le-Vale, St John's Church
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Location of OS Cut Mark: - Barkestone-le-Vale, St John's Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm70985" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm70985">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>
Location of OS Cut Mark: - Barkestone-le-Vale, St John's Church
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Footpath onto the Vale of Belvoir The path from the top of the Belvoir Escarpment emerging onto the Vale of Belvoir
Footpath onto the Vale of Belvoir
The path from the top of the Belvoir Escarpment emerging onto the Vale of Belvoir
Long Lane Part of an almost 4 mile, very straight (and very fast) route along the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir. Might be assumed to be of Roman origin; but is not on Margary's map (Roman roads in Britain volume 1. Ivan D Margary, Phoennix House, 1957). The footpath (right) leads to Barkestone-le-Vale.
Long Lane
Part of an almost 4 mile, very straight (and very fast) route along the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir. Might be assumed to be of Roman origin; but is not on Margary's map (Roman roads in Britain volume 1. Ivan D Margary, Phoennix House, 1957). The footpath (right) leads to Barkestone-le-Vale.
The Chequers Village Hub, Barkeston-le-Vale The former Chequers Inn was purchased in 2019 for the village to use as a Community Hub <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.barkestonevillagehub.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.barkestonevillagehub.org/">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 Chequers Village Hub, Barkeston-le-Vale
The former Chequers Inn was purchased in 2019 for the village to use as a Community Hub LinkExternal link
Footpath entering Barkestone-le-Vale
Footpath entering Barkestone-le-Vale
Footpath to Barkestone-le-Vale The path starts at Belvoir Castle
Footpath to Barkestone-le-Vale
The path starts at Belvoir Castle
Dandelion season in the Vale of Belvoir
Dandelion season in the Vale of Belvoir
Woodside Farm At the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with the Belvoir escarpment rising behind.
Woodside Farm
At the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with the Belvoir escarpment rising behind.
Byway to Redmile The spire of St Peter's, Redmile is visible on the middle horizon
Byway to Redmile
The spire of St Peter's, Redmile is visible on the middle horizon
Byway and footpath to Redmile The spire of St Peter's, Redmile on the right horizon.
Byway and footpath to Redmile
The spire of St Peter's, Redmile on the right horizon.
Main Road leaving Redmile Crossing The Grimmer, a small stream draining part of the Vale of Belvoir. The Survey of English Place-Names suggests that the name derives from 'grima' = a boundary marker, as part of the stream's course forms a parish boundary <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://epns.nottingham.ac.uk/browse/id/53285cbfb47fc40adf000238-The+Grimmer" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://epns.nottingham.ac.uk/browse/id/53285cbfb47fc40adf000238-The+Grimmer">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>
Main Road leaving Redmile
Crossing The Grimmer, a small stream draining part of the Vale of Belvoir. The Survey of English Place-Names suggests that the name derives from 'grima' = a boundary marker, as part of the stream's course forms a parish boundary LinkExternal link
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Redmile is located at Grid Ref: SK7834 (Lat: 52.901611, Lng: -0.832803)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Melton

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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///insurers.leaky.feed. Near Bottesford, Leicestershire

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