Earl Shilton, Leicestershire

Earl Shilton is a small town in Leicestershire. The historic heart of the town is known informally as Old Shilton, which is mainly strung along Wood Street but behind it wind several little back lanes and paths known as "The Backs". The town is within the council area of Hinckley and Bosworth (Leicestershire).

Primary Name(s): Earl Shilton
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Leicestershire
Lat, Long: 52.57583,-1.31373
Grid Reference: SP 4660 9777
Civil Parish: Earl Shilton CP
Council Area: Hinckley and Bosworth CA (Leicestershire CA)
Police Area: Leicestershire PA
GBPN ID: GBPN14098

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Earl_Shilton,_Leicestershire_14098

Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1612134

Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Earl_Shilton

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