Carlton

Settlement in Leicestershire Hinckley and Bosworth

England

Carlton

Railway Station On the heritage Battlefield Line
Railway Station Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Carlton is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. Situated approximately 11 miles east of Leicester, it falls within the district of Melton. With a population of around 600 residents, Carlton boasts a close-knit community and a tranquil rural setting.

The village itself is characterized by its charming traditional architecture, featuring a mix of well-preserved thatched cottages, red-brick houses, and old stone buildings. The picturesque parish church, dedicated to St. Andrew, stands as a prominent landmark in the village center.

Surrounded by rolling countryside, Carlton offers its residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The village is bordered by several scenic footpaths and bridleways that lead to nearby woodlands and open fields, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and walkers.

Despite its small size, Carlton benefits from a range of local amenities. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a pub, providing essential services and a sense of community spirit. Additionally, Carlton has good transport links, with nearby access to the A46 and A607 roads, connecting it to larger towns and cities in the region.

Overall, Carlton, Leicestershire offers a peaceful and idyllic place to live or visit, with its historic charm, beautiful surroundings, and a strong sense of community.

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Carlton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.640527/-1.4190778 or Grid Reference SK3904. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway Station On the heritage Battlefield Line
Railway Station
On the heritage Battlefield Line
Trimmed hedge with public footpath passing through The path is alongside the hedge dividing fields south of the village at Carlton. Here, the path is used for the named path, The Leicestershire Round.
Trimmed hedge with public footpath passing through
The path is alongside the hedge dividing fields south of the village at Carlton. Here, the path is used for the named path, The Leicestershire Round.
Railway bridge carrying the Battlefield Line. The Battlefield Line is a heritage railway using the route that was once jointly operated by the London and North Western Railway, and the Midland Railway.
The road is west of the village of Carlton and must be subject to flooding; there's a flood 'ruler' at the depression beneath the bridge indicating a possible water depth above six feet!
Railway bridge carrying the Battlefield Line.
The Battlefield Line is a heritage railway using the route that was once jointly operated by the London and North Western Railway, and the Midland Railway. The road is west of the village of Carlton and must be subject to flooding; there's a flood 'ruler' at the depression beneath the bridge indicating a possible water depth above six feet!
Route of public footpath passing tree Obviously, the path follows the grassed strip, it connects bridge 43 over the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal with a minor road, ahead in the image.
Route of public footpath passing tree
Obviously, the path follows the grassed strip, it connects bridge 43 over the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal with a minor road, ahead in the image.
Narrowboat 'Arc', moored beside the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal. The Arc in view, looking north towards Bosworth Wharf Bridge, No. 42.
Narrowboat 'Arc', moored beside the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal.
The Arc in view, looking north towards Bosworth Wharf Bridge, No. 42.
Station Rd Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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Station Rd
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
St Catherine's Avenue Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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St Catherine's Avenue
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Church of Our Lady and St Gregory Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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Church of Our Lady and St Gregory
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Beaumont Court Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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Beaumont Court
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Weston Drive Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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Weston Drive
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Barn, Home Farm Grade II listed.
Barn, Home Farm
Grade II listed.
Our Lady & St Gregory Catholic Church Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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Our Lady & St Gregory Catholic Church
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Station Rd
Station Rd
Our Lady & St Gregory Catholic Church Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire.
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Our Lady & St Gregory Catholic Church
Market Bosworth is a small Market Town in Leicestershire. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Bosworth Road in Carlton
Bosworth Road in Carlton
Bosworth Road towards Market Bosworth In the distance is the spire of St Peter's Church in Market Bosworth.
Bosworth Road towards Market Bosworth
In the distance is the spire of St Peter's Church in Market Bosworth.
The Gate Hangs Well, Carlton The sculpture is dated 2002 and sits on a small green opposite the public house.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/924955">SK4005 : The Gate Hangs Well in Carlton</a>, same view taken over eight years earlier.
The Gate Hangs Well, Carlton
The sculpture is dated 2002 and sits on a small green opposite the public house. SK4005 : The Gate Hangs Well in Carlton, same view taken over eight years earlier.
Farm buildings near Barton in the Beans
Farm buildings near Barton in the Beans
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Carlton is located at Grid Ref: SK3904 (Lat: 52.640527, Lng: -1.4190778)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

Police Authority: Leicestershire

What 3 Words

///mining.earlobes.ringside. Near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.640527,-1.4190778
Carlton
Place: village
Lat/Long: 52.6415546/-1.4163619
Telephone
Defibrillator
Addr Postcode: CV13 0EZ
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box, Carlton
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Operator: Carlton Parish Council
Source Addr Postcode: ons_uprn_lookup
Lat/Long: 52.6414204/-1.4158853
Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 52.6414278/-1.4158558
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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