Elmesthorpe

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Elmesthorpe is a village and civil parish in the Blaby of Leicestershire, England. It has a population of about 500, and is situated to the south-east of Earl Shilton, near to Hinckley on the A47 road. The parish of Elmesthorpe has strong connections with King Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth. It is said that the now partially ruined 13th century church provided shelter for the officers of Richard's army on their march from Leicester to the Battle.

The village became almost deserted from 1300-1850. However, a government initiative payed locals from Durham to relocate to Elmesthorpe.

In Elmesthorpe there is a popular local pub "The Wentworth Arms" and "Badgers Mount Hotel"


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