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Sutton Cheney

Civil Parish in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth

England

Sutton Cheney

Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane The hedge, running to the east from where a public footpath enters the field. The road can be seen distantly, at the centre of the image.
Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Sutton Cheney is a civil parish located in Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles east of Hinckley and 10 miles west of Market Bosworth. The parish covers an area of about 4.5 square miles and has a population of around 500 people.

The village of Sutton Cheney is known for its historical significance. It was the birthplace of Richard III, the infamous King of England who reigned from 1483 to 1485. The site of his birth, now marked by a memorial stone, attracts many history enthusiasts and visitors.

The village itself has a charming rural setting, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. The parish church, St. James' Church, is a prominent landmark in the village. Built in the 13th century, it features a unique octagonal spire and is a Grade II* listed building.

Sutton Cheney is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers several walking and cycling routes, including the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail and the Battlefield Line Railway. The area is also home to Bosworth Battlefield, where the historic Battle of Bosworth took place in 1485, resulting in the death of Richard III and the ascension of Henry VII to the throne.

In terms of amenities, Sutton Cheney has a village hall and a pub, The Hercules Revived, which is popular among locals and visitors alike. The village maintains a strong sense of community, with various events and activities organized throughout the year.

Overall, Sutton Cheney is a quaint and historically significant village, offering a peaceful and scenic environment for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.593765/-1.410719 or Grid Reference SP4099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane The hedge, running to the east from where a public footpath enters the field. The road can be seen distantly, at the centre of the image.
Hedge on north side of Ambion Lane
The hedge, running to the east from where a public footpath enters the field. The road can be seen distantly, at the centre of the image.
Shenton Railway Station Part of the Battlefield Line Railway, located nearby to the Bosworth Battlefield visitor centre.
Shenton Railway Station
Part of the Battlefield Line Railway, located nearby to the Bosworth Battlefield visitor centre.
Ashby Canal at Bradfields Bridge
Ashby Canal at Bradfields Bridge
Ashby Canal Looking south from Bradfields Bridge.
Ashby Canal
Looking south from Bradfields Bridge.
Stables at Elms Farm, Shelton
Stables at Elms Farm, Shelton
A trap for the unwary! "Alligator's teeth" at the exit from the Shenton Station car park.
A trap for the unwary!
"Alligator's teeth" at the exit from the Shenton Station car park.
Shenton Station The southern terminus of the Battlefield Line, an heritage steam railway which runs 8 km from Shakerstone to Shenton Very quiet when the trains aren't running.
Shenton Station
The southern terminus of the Battlefield Line, an heritage steam railway which runs 8 km from Shakerstone to Shenton Very quiet when the trains aren't running.
End of the line The Battlefield Line runs into the buffers just south of Shenton Station, but the trackbed continues as a broad path for another 800 metres to reach the Ashby Canal.
End of the line
The Battlefield Line runs into the buffers just south of Shenton Station, but the trackbed continues as a broad path for another 800 metres to reach the Ashby Canal.
Shenton Station On the Battlefield Heritage Line
Shenton Station
On the Battlefield Heritage Line
Farmland with trees close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal Farmland in a south-westerly direction. An image achieved only by leaning heavily into a spiky hedge bounding the canal's tow path and verifying the location by GPS receiver! Extraneous lower twigs and leaves cropped out!
Farmland with trees close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal
Farmland in a south-westerly direction. An image achieved only by leaning heavily into a spiky hedge bounding the canal's tow path and verifying the location by GPS receiver! Extraneous lower twigs and leaves cropped out!
Bend of canal at Shenton The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal with the narrowboat 'Badger' of the Ashby Boat Company about to make a sharp turn to the north-west.
Bend of canal at Shenton
The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal with the narrowboat 'Badger' of the Ashby Boat Company about to make a sharp turn to the north-west.
Bradfield's Bridge The south side of Bradfield's Bridge, No. 35, on the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal.
Bradfield's Bridge
The south side of Bradfield's Bridge, No. 35, on the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal.
Ashby Canal, near Sutton Cheney Sutton Wharf is vaguely visible before the bridge in the distance.
Ashby Canal, near Sutton Cheney
Sutton Wharf is vaguely visible before the bridge in the distance.
Ashby Canal West of Sutton Wharf.
Ashby Canal
West of Sutton Wharf.
Narrowboat on visitor mooring at Sutton Wharf On the Ashby Canal.
Narrowboat on visitor mooring at Sutton Wharf
On the Ashby Canal.
Meadow at Sutton Wharf As described in the notice board installed by Sutton Cheney Farms: "Nectar flower mix. Planted within a Countryside Stewardship agreement. To provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects"
Meadow at Sutton Wharf
As described in the notice board installed by Sutton Cheney Farms: "Nectar flower mix. Planted within a Countryside Stewardship agreement. To provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects"
An ingenious cycle rack The owner did admit to anxious moments when transferring the bike from ship to shore!
An ingenious cycle rack
The owner did admit to anxious moments when transferring the bike from ship to shore!
Winding hole at Sutton Wharf
Winding hole at Sutton Wharf
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Sutton Cheney is located at Grid Ref: SP4099 (Lat: 52.593765, Lng: -1.410719)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Ambion Hill
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King Richard III
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Lord Stanley
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Check Date: 2023-02-11
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