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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).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Leicestershire
Lat, Long: 52.572823,-1.308669
Grid Reference: SP 4695 9744
Civil Parish: Earl Shilton CP
Council Area: Hinckley and Bosworth CA (Leicestershire CA)
Police Area: Leicestershire PA

GBPN ID: 14098
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Earl_Shilton,_Leicestershire_14098

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