English Heritage sites near Scalford Parish
JEWRY WALL
17 miles from Scalford Parish
A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
18 miles from Scalford Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE
19 miles from Scalford Parish
The picturesque moated remains - including the fine gatehouse and a complete corner tower - of this brick-built fortified mansion have recently been extensively conserved by English Heritage.
KIRBY HALL
22 miles from Scalford Parish
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
APETHORPE PALACE
24 miles from Scalford Parish
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
26 miles from Scalford Parish
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
Churches in Scalford Parish
Scalford: St Egelwin
Church Street
Scalford
Melton Mowbray
01664 494 424
https://www.ironstonechurches.org/scalford.html
This is an ancient church which has seen many changes over the years. More recently, a Benefice office space has been created as well as kitchen and toilet facilities. Refreshments are served after every service.
For the latest news, services and events please visit the benefice website www.ironstonechurches.org
There is a small fiction library for anyone to contribute to and borrow from.
Pubs in Scalford Parish
Kings Arms
King Street,, Scalford, LE14 4DW
(01664) 444737
kingsarms-scalford.co.uk