Saxelbye

Saxelbye
OS grid referenceSK7021
Civil parishGrimston, Saxelbye and Shoby
DistrictMelton
Shire countyLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode district LE14
Dialling code 01664
Police Leicestershire
Fire Leicestershire
Ambulance East Midlands
EU Parliament East Midlands
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Saxelbye (or Saxelby) is a small village in the district of Melton in Leicestershire, England. The village lies about three miles to the north-west of Melton Mowbray and is situated on the southern slope of the ridge that makes up the southern boundary of the Vale of Belvoir.

It is part of Grimston, Saxelbye and Shoby Civil Parish. The separate Saxelby Civil Parish was abolished in April 1936.

The very fine grade II* church with its crocketed spire is dedicated to St Peter.

Webster’s Dairy in Saxelbye, founded in 1883, is one of only six dairies where Stilton cheese is manufactured.

Old Dalby Test Track passes close to the village.

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Coordinates: 52°46′56″N 0°57′49″W / 52.7821°N 0.9636°W / 52.7821; -0.9636


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