Bescaby facts for kids
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 Bescaby in August 2005 |
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| OS grid reference | SK819263 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Melton Mowbray |
| Postcode district | LE14 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
Bescaby is a small village, also called a 'hamlet', in Leicestershire, England. It is known as a 'deserted medieval village'. This means it was a village where people lived a long time ago, but it later became empty. Today, Bescaby is part of the Sproxton area. In 1931, only 17 people lived there.
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What Does Bescaby Mean?
The name Bescaby comes from old words. It means 'farm' or 'settlement' belonging to someone named Berg-Skald.
Where is Bescaby Located?
Bescaby is located close to other places like Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Stonesby, and Croxton Kerrial. It is in the Melton district of Leicestershire.
Bescaby's History
For a long time, Bescaby was a 'manor'. This meant it was a large estate with a lord in charge. In 1858, it became a 'civil parish'. A civil parish is a local government area. At that time, it belonged to the Dukes of Rutland.
In 1871, 31 people lived in Bescaby in just 4 houses. The area covered about 1,200 acres (4.9 square kilometers). On April 1, 1936, the parish of Bescaby was officially ended. It became part of the Sproxton parish.
Old Buildings and a Moat
Bescaby was once part of the lands belonging to Croxton Abbey. An abbey is a type of monastery. Near where the abbey stood, there were large buildings surrounded by a moat. A moat is a deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water, that protects a castle or building. You can still see traces of these old buildings near a place called Friars' Walk. In 1382, a person named William Furnival owned the manor.
The River Eye's Source
A main part of the River Eye starts near Bescaby. This is close to a place called Bescaby Oaks. There is a strong spring of fresh water there. This water flows in front of Bescaby House, which was once the home of John Edward Bright.
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Bescaby in August 2005
