Shawell
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.417, -1.2 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 54 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01788 (Rugby) |
Shawell is a small, largely rural parish in the district of Harborough, Leicestershire, England, set among arable fields and quiet lanes a few miles from the market town of Lutterworth. Its location close to the M1 and the historic line of the A5 (Watling Street) gives it an unexpectedly convenient commuter link while also sitting beside countryside with archaeological interest - the nearby site of the Roman settlement of Tripontium underlines the area's long history.
The village retains a quiet, agricultural character with a small, close-knit community and a historic church serving as a local focal point; many residents combine farming or village life with commuting to larger centres. The mix of visible ancient and medieval remains, tranquil lanes and easy motorway access makes it a place that appeals both to those interested in history and to people seeking a peaceful base within easy reach of the Midlands transport network.
Postcode districts covering Shawell
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Coventry 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Northampton 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Nuneaton 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Tamworth 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Rugby 3 miles4.9 km
- Loughborough 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Kettering 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Kettering Town 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Corby 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Wellingborough 22.4 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Catthorpe Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Cotesbach Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Newton and Biggin Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Swinford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Churchover Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clifton, Newton and Churchover Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Misterton Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Lilbourne Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Coton and Boughton Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Misterton with Walcote Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Clifton upon Dunsmore Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Westrill and Starmore Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Shawell
LE17 6AE, LE17 6AJ, LE17 6AL, LE17 6AD, LE17 6AQ, LE17 6AA, LE17 6AH, LE17 6AN, LE17 6AF … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 23.2 miles37.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 29.1 miles46.8 km
- Rugby Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Long Buckby Railway Station 9.7 miles15.6 km
Hotels near Shawell Ad
- The Greyhound Coaching Inn 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Golden Lion Hotel 3 5 miles8.1 km
- The Hillmorton Manor Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Rugby Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- The Dun Cow by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ansty Hall 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Holiday Inn Rugby/ Northampton M1, Jct 18 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Coombe Abbey Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
Local points of interest
- Liberty Way Stadium 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Catesby Priory Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 13.1 miles21 km
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.3 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- University of Leicester University 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Blackdown Manor Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 15.1 miles24.4 km