Built-up area in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.838, -0.928 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 72 27 |
| Population: | 1,066 |
| Dialling code: | 01664 (Melton Mowbray) |
Long Clawson in Melton, Leicestershire, England sits in the gentle, rolling farmland of the Vale of Belvoir, a few miles north of Melton Mowbray and within sight of Belvoir Castle. The village retains a traditional rural character with stone cottages and farmed fields that reflect centuries of agricultural use.
Economically and culturally it is best known for the local dairy co‑operative - Long Clawson Dairy - which is one of the producers of Stilton cheese, giving the village a notable place in the specialist food sector. There’s an active community life with clubs and local events, and the settlement balances its farming heritage with small businesses and visitors drawn to the food and countryside of the area.
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