Edmondthorpe

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Edmondthorpe is a small village on the Leicestershire/Rutland border. It has Danish origins. The Church of St Michael and All Angels (close to the ruins of Edmondthorpe Hall) is situated in the centre of the surrounding farms and cottages.

In the Second World War the Hall (built by Sir Roger Smith in 1621)was used as a prisoner of war camp but was burned down in 1943.

The name EDMONDTHORPE is derived from a corrupted form of the Old English personal name 'Eadmer', in old records spelled variously, EDMERSTHORP (Domesday Book) THORP EDMER, THORP EMERI, THORP EDMEER, EDMERTHORP or THORP.The most likely origination of the name could be from the Saxon:ED=East, MUND= mound or barrier, THORPE= a street or village.

There are several families that have lived in Edmondthorpe over many centuries. These include the Veaseys and Extons. Census transcripts for the village may be found at Reference B. Historical details may be found at Reference D.


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