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Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Melton Mowbray is a town in Leicestershire. Promoted as the "Rural Capital of Food", Melton Mowbray is perhaps best known for its culinary specialities, being the home of the Melton Mowbray pork pie and one of the six homes of Stilton cheese. The town is within the council area of Melton (Leicestershire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Leicestershire
Lat, Long: 52.762748,-0.870695
Grid Reference: SK 7630 1894
Council Area: Melton CA (Leicestershire CA)
Police Area: Leicestershire PA

GBPN ID: 29987
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Melton_Mowbray,_Leicestershire_29987

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