Rural heritage trail for Hinckley & Bosworth

Ashby Canal

This tranquil and lock-free canal once put us in the economic fast lane. 

Battlefield Line Railway

The last remaining part of the former Ashby and Nuneaton Joint Railway. It runs from Shackerstone via Market Bosworth to Shenton.

Further information:

• Document on the history of the Battlefield Line Railway
• The Battlefield Line (battlefieldline.co.uk)

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

The gateway to the battle which saw Richard III defeated and the Tudors rise.

Further information:

• Bosworth Battlefield history (bosworthbattlefield.org.uk)

Burbage

A small farming community for many centuries, it has since developed to become a suburb of Hinckley. The centre of the village is a conservation area with a number of notable buildings and a local blue plaque scheme recognising distinguished former residents.

A heritage trail with display boards around the village celebrates its history, and there is an active local history group.

Further information:

• Blue plaques (burbageheritage.co.uk)
• Document on the Burbage village heritage trail 

Cadeby

The unlikely inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine lies in this idyllic hamlet. 

Further information:

• Galleries and archives can be found at: Cadeby (cadebyvillage.wixsite.com)
• Document on Cadeby's heritage trail
• Photographs:
  • Cadeby village church: East Window
  • Cadeby man

Carlton 

A history cast in stone at Carlton.

Further information:

• Further archives at Carlton Parish Council (carltonpc.co.uk)
• Document on the Carlton heritage trail
• Photographs:
  • Carlton Malt Shovel Inn
  • Carlton milepost
  • Carlton Victorian letter box
  • Carlton school plaque

Last updated: 02/12/2024 11:51