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| − | '''Leicestershire''' is a gently undulating county of central [[England]], known for [[fox-hunting]] and red [[cheese]]. The county town in [[ | + | '''Leicestershire''' is a gently undulating county of central [[England]], known for [[fox-hunting]] and red [[cheese]]. The county town is [[Leicester]]. |
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| + | Another centre of population in the county is [[Melton Mowbray]] famous for the production of pork pies. Nearby is historic Belvoir (pronounced "beaver") Castle, the seat of the Duke of Rutland. | ||
The north-west of the county contains a small coalfield for which the town of Coalville was named. It is transected by the [[M1]] motorway. | The north-west of the county contains a small coalfield for which the town of Coalville was named. It is transected by the [[M1]] motorway. | ||
[[Category:UK Counties]] | [[Category:UK Counties]] | ||
Revision as of 13:39, June 20, 2007
Leicestershire is a gently undulating county of central England, known for fox-hunting and red cheese. The county town is Leicester.
Another centre of population in the county is Melton Mowbray famous for the production of pork pies. Nearby is historic Belvoir (pronounced "beaver") Castle, the seat of the Duke of Rutland.
The north-west of the county contains a small coalfield for which the town of Coalville was named. It is transected by the M1 motorway.