Keyham, Leicestershire
Not to be confused with Keyham, Devon, a suburb of Plymouth.
Keyham | |
Keyham |
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Population | 118 (2001 Census)[1] |
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OS grid reference | SK6606 |
Civil parish | Keyham |
District | Harborough |
Shire county | Leicestershire |
Region | East Midlands |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LEICESTER |
Postcode district | LE7 |
Dialling code | 0116 |
Police | Leicestershire |
Fire | Leicestershire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
EU Parliament | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | Rutland and Melton |
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Coordinates: 52°39′09″N 1°00′44″W / 52.65255°N 1.01216°W
Keyham is a village situated in Leicestershire, approximately 7 miles (11 km) east of Leicester.
Mention of Keyham can be found as early as the 11th century. The village includes a village hall and the "Dog and Gun" public house.[2] The Anglican All Saints' Church is part of a group benefice with Hungarton, Billesdon, Goadby and Skeffington. A service is held there twice a month.[3]
References
- ↑ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Keyham CP (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ↑ "Keyham Parish walks". Leicestershire County Council. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
- ↑ Retrieved 31 August 2012.
External links
Media related to Keyham, Leicestershire at Wikimedia Commons