Ullesthorpe

Ullesthorpe

Ullesthorpe is a small village in south Leicestershire, England. It has a population of 868.It is known for its windmill which is currently undergoing restoration. Its name comes from the Scandinavian personal name "Úlfr". The remains of the previous medieval site are still visible on the edge of the village.

Local amenities include a primary school, post office, village shop, butcher's, doctors' surgery, hairdressers', garden centre, congregational church, Two pubs and a golf course. The village previously had a railway station which was closed in 1962.

The village is mentioned in "The Holy Thief", book 19 of the Cadfael series of novels.

External links

* [http://ullesthorpecraftandproduceshow.wordpress.com/ Ullesthorpe Craft and produce Show]
* [http://ullesthorpeimages.blogspot.com/ Ullesthorpe Images]
* [http://www.bw-ullesthorpecourt.co.uk/ Ullesthorpe Court]
* [http://www.golftoday.co.uk/clubhouse/coursedir/leicestershire/ullesthorpe.html Ullesthorpe Golf Course]
* [http://www.greenwood29.freeserve.co.uk/index.html Ullesthorpe Campsite]
* [http://www.ullesthorpegardencentre.co.uk/ Ullesthorpe Garden Centre]
* [http://www.bellsbrewery.co.uk/ Bells Brewery & Farm Shop]


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