Coordinates: 52°49′16″N 0°48′16″W / 52.821129°N 0.804534°W
| Waltham on the Wolds | |
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  Waltham on the Wolds shown within Leicestershire |
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| Parish | Waltham and Thorpe Arnold |
| District | Melton |
| Shire county | Leicestershire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Postcode district | LE14 |
| Dialling code | 01664 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| European Parliament | East Midlands |
| List of places: UK • England • Leicestershire | |
Waltham on the Wolds is a village located in the civil parish of Waltham and Thorpe Arnold, in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England, about 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Melton Mowbray and 11 miles (17.7 km) south-west of Grantham on the A607 road.
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Geography
The parish had a population of about 967 as of the United Kingdom Census 2001, and is the site of the Waltham television transmitting station, which serves most of the East Midlands. Apart from the main village, the parish also includes the village of Thorpe Arnold, which is just to the northeast of Melton. To the southeast is Stonesby, which is nearer to the 1,033 ft (315 m) transmitter. The village is on a ridge which has an escarpment close to the north-west that dramatically overlooks the Vale of Belvoir.
History
One of the earliest mentions of this place is in the Domesday book where it is listed amongst the lands given to Hugh de Grandmesnil[1] by the King. There was 100 acres (0.40 km2) of meadow and land for 11 ploughs. It was valued at six pounds.
The village had a railway station one mile (1.6 km) north of the village which opened in 1883 as a branch line from Scalford, but was only used sparingly for special occasions such as events at Croxton Park. The line, owned by GNR, was used mainly for nearby iron ore works near Knipton, and the line's remains are still visible.
Waltham Centre
Waltham-on-the-Wolds is also known for its connection with Masterfoods UK, and the much-advertised Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition. Not everyone agrees with what they do, although it is mainly research into effect of diet on cats, dogs and horses (for Spillers).
Amenities
The parish church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene. On February 27 2008, the church's spire was badly damaged by the 2008 Lincolnshire earthquake, and the top 30 ft (9.1 m) of the spire will have to be completely rebuilt at a cost of around £100,000.[2] Village pubs are the Marquis of Granby on High Street and the Royal Horseshoes on Melton Road. There is a small village shop with a post office, a delicatessen, and a primary school.
References
- ^ Domesday Book: A Complete Transliteration. London: Penguin, 2003. p. 653 ISBN 0-14-143994-7
- ^ "Scaffolding due this week". Save Our Spire!. 2008-03-10. http://saveourspire.org.uk/?p=9. Retrieved on 2009-01-13.
External links
- Leicestershire Villages
- Parish Council
- Primary school
- Church spire appeal
- Former railway station
- Wikimapia
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