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'''Knossington''' is a village and parish in the east of [[Leicestershire]], close to the border with [[Rutland]]. It lies between the village of [[Somerby, Leicestershire|Somerby]] and [[Oakham]]. |
'''Knossington''' is a village and parish in the east of [[Leicestershire]], close to the border with [[Rutland]]. It lies between the village of [[Somerby, Leicestershire|Somerby]] and [[Oakham]]. |
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[[image:Church of St Peter, Knossington - geograph.org.uk - 82593.jpg|thumb|left|St Peter's church]] |
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It has been a designated [[Conservation area]] since 1977.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melton.gov.uk/docs/Knossington%20CA%20Appraisal.doc|title=Knossington CA Appraisal|author=Melton council|accessdate=4 June 2012}}</ref> |
It has been a designated [[Conservation area]] since 1977.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melton.gov.uk/docs/Knossington%20CA%20Appraisal.doc|title=Knossington CA Appraisal|author=Melton council|accessdate=4 June 2012}}</ref> |
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The west side of the village is dominated by the grounds of Knossington Grange,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-189872-knossington-grange-knossington-and-cold-|title=Knossington Grange|author=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=4 June 2012}}</ref> a large Tudor style mansion built in the late 19th century, now a school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knossingtongrange.co.uk|title=The Grange Therapeutic School|accessdate=30 January 2013}}</ref> |
The west side of the village is dominated by the grounds of Knossington Grange,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-189872-knossington-grange-knossington-and-cold-|title=Knossington Grange|author=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=4 June 2012}}</ref> a large Tudor style mansion built in the late 19th century, now a school.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.knossingtongrange.co.uk|title=The Grange Therapeutic School|accessdate=30 January 2013}}</ref> |
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The 14th-century St Peter's church, restored in 1830, is a Grade II* listed building. <ref> {{cite web| url = http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1177524|title= Name: CHURCH OF ST PETER List entry Number: 1177524 |publisher= English Heritage|accessdate = 17 November 2013}} </ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 22:47, 17 November 2013
| Knossington | |
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 Knossington | |
| OS grid reference | SK801086 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Melton Mowbray |
| Postcode district | LE15 |
| Dialling code | 01664 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Knossington is a village and parish in the east of Leicestershire, close to the border with Rutland. It lies between the village of Somerby and Oakham.
It has been a designated Conservation area since 1977.[1]
History and notable buildings
Knossington is listed in the Domesday book, having 31 households,[2] in the hundred of Gartree.
In the south of the village is the Manor House, dating from the 16th or early 17th century.[3]
The west side of the village is dominated by the grounds of Knossington Grange,[4] a large Tudor style mansion built in the late 19th century, now a school.[5]
The 14th-century St Peter's church, restored in 1830, is a Grade II* listed building. [6]
References
- ^ Melton council. "Knossington CA Appraisal". Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ Domesday Book online. "Knossington - Domesday Book". Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ British History. "Knossington - A History of the County of Leicestershire". Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ British Listed Buildings. "Knossington Grange". Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ "The Grange Therapeutic School". Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Name: CHURCH OF ST PETER List entry Number: 1177524". English Heritage. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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