What does the name shepshed mean?
What does the name shepshed mean?
There has been controversy about the origin of the name of the town. The earliest form is Scepeshefde Regis as mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, which means “(King’s) hill where sheep graze”, but since then there have been many changes until the present form, Shepshed, was adopted in 1888.
What council does shepshed come under?
Shepshed Town Council
Shepshed Town Council – Parishes – Charnwood Borough Council.
What services can be found in Shepshed?
Car parking permits (County)
What villages are in Charnwood?
Parishes
- Anstey.
- Barkby, Barkby Thorpe, Barrow upon Soar, Beeby, Birstall, Burton on the Wolds.
- Cossington, Cotes.
- East Goscote.
- Hathern, Hoton.
- Mountsorrel.
- Newtown Linford.
- Prestwold.
Why is shepshed tip closed?
A waste and recycling site in Shepshed is to close this evening until further notice due to staff shortages. The centre has been hit by the national shortage of lorry drivers with many workers self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is Charnwood a county?
Charnwood, borough (district), administrative county of Leicestershire, England. Nearly all of the borough belongs to the historic county of Leicestershire, except for a small area east of Wymeswold that lies in the historic county of Nottinghamshire.
What area does Charnwood Borough cover?
107.7 mi²
Charnwood/Area
Is shepshed safe?
Shepshed Crime Overview Shepshed is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Leicestershire, and is the 51st most dangerous overall out of Leicestershire’s 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Shepshed in 2020 was 57 crimes per 1,000 people.
What days are shepshed tip open?
Shepshed Recycling and Household Waste Site
- Monday – Wednesday: Closed. Thursday – Saturday: 9:00-16:00. Sunday: Closed.
- Shepshed Recycling Centre. Hathern Road, Shepshed. LE12 9RP.
Does lount tip take mattresses?
This site accepts: (black bags, carpet, mattresses etc.)
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