Built-up area in North Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.567, -1.53 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 31 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01455 (Hinckley) |
Mancetter is a small village and civil parish in North Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England, lying just east of Atherstone on a ridge above the River Anker. It sits beside the line of the old Roman road known as Watling Street and has a rural, commuter-friendly feel while remaining within easy reach of Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
Its claim to fame is as the likely site of the Roman settlement Manduessedum, with earthworks and finds that attract archaeologists and local historians, and it is sometimes mentioned in discussions of the Roman campaign against Boudica. Today Mancetter maintains a quiet village community with parish amenities and agricultural surroundings, its long history a notable feature for visitors and residents alike.
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