A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
GOADBY-MARWOOD, a parish in Melton-Mowbray district, Leicester; 5 miles NNE of Melton-Mowbray town and r. station. Post town, Melton-Mowbray. Acres, 1, 618. Real property, £3, 239. Pop., 195. Houses, 33. The property is divided among a few. The manor belongs to the Duke of Rutland. The Hall is a handsome mansion. The Park is a meet for the Belvoir hounds. Many Roman coins and other relics have been found. The living is a rectory in the diocese of Peterborough. Value, £500. Patron, G. Bellairs, Esq. The church was built about 1280; and has a pinnacled tower, an ancient font, and the tomb of Peck, the antiquary, who was rector. Charities, £24.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Feature Description: | "a parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Goadby Marwood AP/CP Melton Mowbray RegD/PLU Leicestershire AncC |
| Place: | Goadby Marwood |
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