Leire
For the monastery in Spain, see Monastery of Leyre.
St Peter's Church, Leire
Leire (England) is a village in Leicestershire, England. The name is thought to originate from the old British name for the river Soar, which has a tributary with a source south of the village. Present day Leire has a population of around 500.
Today Leire has two public houses, a village hall and riding establishment.
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Coordinates: 52°30′25″N 1°13′41″W / 52.507°N 1.228°W
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