Chadwell

Settlement in Leicestershire Melton

England

Chadwell

Old Rectory, Goadby Marwood Lovely Georgian house in attractive local ironstone. The listing states that it is mid-C18th, the upper storey being added in the early C19th. Grade II listed.
The owner kindly gave me permission to photograph. — Old Rectory, Goadby Marwood Credit: Stephen Richards

Chadwell is a small village located in the county of Leicestershire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles northeast of the city of Leicester, it falls within the local government district of Harborough. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

Chadwell is known for its rich history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back to the Roman era. The village itself developed in the medieval period, and some of its buildings still exhibit architectural features from that time. The charming St. Mary's Church, a Grade II listed building, is a prominent landmark in Chadwell.

Despite its small size, Chadwell offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, and a village hall that serves as a hub for social gatherings and events. The village also boasts several local businesses, including a convenience store and a pub, providing essential services and a sense of community cohesion.

Chadwell's natural surroundings make it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is close to several walking and cycling trails, allowing residents and visitors to explore the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. Additionally, the nearby Bradgate Park, a popular local attraction, offers stunning views and opportunities for wildlife spotting.

In summary, Chadwell is a quaint village in Leicestershire, characterized by its historical significance, rural setting, and community spirit. It provides a peaceful and idyllic place to live, with easy access to both the city amenities of Leicester and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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Chadwell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.811904/-0.840638 or Grid Reference SK7824. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Rectory, Goadby Marwood

Lovely Georgian house in attractive local ironstone. The listing states that it is mid-C18th, the upper storey being added in the early C19th. Grade II listed. The owner kindly gave me permission to photograph.

Stephen Richards

Country road near Wycomb (1)

North-east towards Wycomb. The height restriction refers to SK7724 : The north side of the MR bridge near Wycomb.

Stephen Richards

Country road near Wycomb (2)

Looking east towards Chadwell.

Stephen Richards

Wycomb Lane near Goadby Marwood

A road connecting Wycomb and Goadby Marwood at just after 8pm on a summer evening. The OS classes it as an "other route with public access" rather than a normal road.

Stephen Richards

Private track through woodland

JThomas

Minor road heading south towards Freeby

JThomas

Track to fishing lakes

JThomas

A607 towards Grantham

JThomas

Benchmark on Goadby Road building

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at Link

Roger Templeman

Barn conversion on Goadby Road

There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark SK8025 : Benchmark on Goadby Road building on the 2nd quoin above the pavement at the near corner of the house

Roger Templeman

Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds

The busy A607 to Grantham cuts through Waltham. There have been recent traffic calming measures made including pedestrian islands and a reduced width carriageway on the approach to the village. There is also a 20 miles per hour speed limit outside the school. Unfortunately none of these measures seem to have much effect on drivers. Photograph taken looking north from the corner of Moor Leys Lane.

Kate Jewell

Waltham on the Wolds primary school

On the west of the A607, this popular village school serves a wide rural area including the villages of Stonesby, Eaton, Branston and Eastwell

Kate Jewell

Waltham on the Wolds primary school

Built in 1844 from local limestone. The three large original classrooms in the old building house the older children. Across the playground at the rear of the building are three mobile classrooms which house the younger pupils. The school overlooks the Wolds countryside at the rear and has a large playing field and nature conservation area.

Kate Jewell

The school porch

This is the main visitor entrance to the school, the children access the buildings from the playground round the back. Note the coat of arms above the door which commemorates the erection of this building in 1844. It was built to replaced the old school which was founded by George Noble in 1776.

Kate Jewell

Detail of cottage on Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds

This cottage, one of four semi-detached cottages on Melton Road, still retains its original windows. See SK8024 : Cottages on Melton Road

Kate Jewell

Cottages on Melton Road

These two sets of semi-detached cottages are constructed of limestone. All four have undergone extensive expansion over the years but still present a traditional façade to the road. Unfortunately only one retains the original lozenge design windows, see SK8024 : Detail of cottage on Melton Road, Waltham on the Wolds.

Kate Jewell