Carlton, Leicestershire
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| Shire county | Leicestershire |
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Coordinates: 52°38′31″N 1°24′50″W / 52.642°N 1.414°W
Carlton is a village in Leicestershire, England, close to Market Bosworth.
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)
- Shackerstone Walk (formerly Occupation Road).
Carlton is located East of the River Sence.
Main Street, Carlton
photographed in August 2008
photographed in August 2008
Facilities
The village has a pub, The Gate Hangs Well, and a church, Saint Andrew's.
Village Life
The village has a strong community spirit, and there are regular parties and fundraising events for causes such as the church. There is an Investment Club which meets in members' houses once a month. The local fox hunt often meets in one of the farms on Shackerstone Walk.
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