Parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.687, -1.54 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 31 10 |
| Population: | 962 |
Appleby Magna is a compact, historic village and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, set among rolling farmland near the county borders with Derbyshire and Warwickshire. The settlement has a clearly defined historic core with a medieval parish church, a number of listed and timber‑framed buildings and a conservation‑style character; its name itself hints at Old Norse/Old English origins, typical of the region’s long history.
Today the community combines traditional agriculture with a largely residential, commuter population and a small local economy of shops, pubs and community groups. The surrounding lanes and footpaths make it popular for walking and country pursuits, while an active parish life - village hall events, fetes and local societies - keeps a strong social character despite its quiet, rural setting.
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