Carlton Curlieu
| Carlton Curlieu | |
| Leicestershire | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SP693972 |
| Location: | 52°34’8"N, 0°58’41"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Leicester |
| Postcode: | LE8 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Harborough |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Harborough |
Carlton Curlieu is a small village in Leicestershire, about eleven miles south-east of Leicester city centre, by Kibworth.
The Domesday Survey listed 24 inhabitants and by 1563 there were 25 households.[1] According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 30. The population remained less than 100 at the 2011 census. Details are included in the civil parish of Illston on the Hill.
Parish church
The parish church, the Church of St Mary the Virgin, was founded in the 11th century. Of the 12th century church building only the lower stages of the tower remain. The old church, with the exception of the tower and north chapel, was demolished in 1767 and rebuilt in red brick with stone buttresses. In 1880-81 the building was restored, re-roofed and the interior was refitted.[1]
About the village
Carlton Curlieu Hall is a Grade II* listed building.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A History of the County of Leicester - Volume 5 pp 77-81: Carlton Curlieu (Victoria County History)
