Carlton, Leicestershire

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Carlton is a tiny village in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, close to Market Bosworth.

1 Roads
2 Facilities
3 Village Life
4 Towns/villages close to Carlton
5 External links

[edit] Roads

There are four roads in Carlton: Main Street (where most of the population is centred), Bosworth Road (at the east end of the village leading south to Market Bosworth and north to Barton-in-the-Beans), Congerstone Lane (at the west end of the village) and Shackerstone Walk (formerly Occupation Road).

[edit] Facilities

The village has a pub, The Gate Hangs Well, and a church, Saint Andrew's. It also has a garage called "Orton's".

[edit] Village Life

The Village has a strong community spirit and there are regular parties and events for fundraising causes such as the church. There is an Investment Club which meets in members' houses once a month (see external link below). The local fox hunt often meets in one of the farms on Shackerstone Walk.

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