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Rothley

Cross Green 2010

Welcome to Rothley on the edge of the Charnwood Forest and a village full of history. From the Chapel of the Knights Templar to the village with the most cruck cottages in Leicestershire you will find much to interest you in our website. If you are new to the village or seeking information we hope that you enjoy our welcome, shops and history.

LOCAL NEWS MAY 2013

From April 7th 2013 there is a new timetable for the 126/127 bus routes with Arriva. Copies available in Rothley Library or download one at:

THE FIGURE '1060 ' MAKES YOU LOOK TWICE TO SEE IF YOU ARE READING THE SALES PARTICULARS CORRECTLY. YOU ARE! 1060 TREES WERE SOLD BY ROTHLEY TEMPLE ESTATE IN 1893 BUT NOT BEFORE THE INTERESTED PARTIES HAD MET IN THE ROYAL OAK AT HALF PAST TWELVE FOLLOWED BY DINNER AT 1.00PM IN THE VILLAGE HALL.

To read the Sales Particulars and see how many species of trees were cut down please click on the following link:

For further information, help or support please contact the Site Administrator Marion Vincent 0116 2375156 or vincent.mbe82@yahoo.co.uk

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Cross Green

The 9th century Saxon cross

The Green

Walks around the village

Six Acres The Ridgeway

Six Acres The Ridgeway

Six Acres The Ridgeway

Six Acres The Ridgeway

The old Westfield Farm nearing completion

Rothley Station Signal Box

Rothley Station Signal Box

Rothley Station

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