Laughton, Leicestershire

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Laughton
Location within Leicestershire
OS grid reference SP660891
Civil parish
  • Laughton
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Post town Lutterworth
Postcode district LE17
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52°29′45″N1°01′38″W / 52.49583°N 1.02722°W / 52.49583; -1.02722

Laughton is a small village and parish situated in Leicestershire, approximately 5 miles west of Market Harborough. Old buildings dominate Laughton with currently only two modern buildings situated in the village. There is a row of cottages opposite the church that has parts dating back to medieval times. The church itself dates back to the 13th century and had a major renovation in 1879. [1] The population is included in the civil parish of Gumley.

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References

  1. "Parish Walks – Laughton – Leicestershire County Council". Archived from the original on 17 May 2009. Retrieved 10 August 2016.