historical landmark in Derby Square

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A length of Roman bath-house wall over 9 metres (30 feet) high, near a museum displaying the archaeology of Leicester and its region.

Detailed route map of the former Derby Canal overlayed on a Satellite image. Allowing you to see the route as it is today. Complete with detailed markers along the route.

Bridge, perhaps medieval origin. Rubble stone of 3 arches, the central one pointed. Upstream side has pointed cutwaters. Downstream side has flat platforms stretching into the brook.

Friends of Grace Dieu. Whatever the season of the year it may be when you pass by the ruins of Grace Dieu Priory whether it be in snow or sunshine it always makes you ask the question “I wond…

The official page of the Bradgate Park Trust charity that runs Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood (@SwithlandWood). Our main contact is the Estate Office number. Duty Ranger Phone re emergency/incid…

The Leicester Canal as it passes through the City of Leicester to where it ends as it meets the River Soar at Belgrave Lock and Swans Nest Weir.