Upton, Leicestershire
| Upton | |
| Leicestershire | |
|---|---|
 Upton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SP363996 |
| Location: | 52°35’35"N, 1°27’54"W |
| Data | |
| Postcode: | CV13 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Hinckley and Bosworth |
Upton, is a small hamlet in the west of Leicestershire, sitting a mile and a half to the west of Shenton, itself little larger, and a mile south-east of Sibson.
The local area is predominantly agricultural. Upton is a ribbon development with a mixture of Georgian, Victorian and more modern properties along Main Road. There is a caravan park and restaurant both operated by Upton Barn.[1] The hamlet has one post box.
Longhorn Cattle in Upton
In 1745, George Chapman following the work of Robert Bakewell started a herd of Longhorn cattle in Upton which won prizes and proved influential over the development of the breed during this period. The Chapman family continued breeding Longhorns into the mid 19th century.[2]
Cheese in Upton
Red Leicestershire cheese is made in Upton by the Leicestershire Handmade Cheese Co. The cheese is marketed under the name ‘Sparkenhoe’: Sparkenhoe was the name of one of the Longhorn bulls bred by the Chapman family.[2] Cheese-making began in November 2005.
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References
- ↑ Upton Barn
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stanley, Pat: 'Robert Bakewell and the Longhorn Breed of Cattle' ISBN 0-85236-305-2