Appleby Magna
Appleby Magna is a village and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district, in the county of Leicestershire, England. It includes the small hamlets of Appleby Parva and Little Wigston.
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Saint Michael's and All Angels' Church | |
Appleby Magna Location within Leicestershire | |
| Population | 1,084 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SK 31443 09675 |
| • London | 163 km (101 mls) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SWADLINCOTE |
| Postcode district | DE12 |
| Dialling code | 01530 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
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The parish has a total collective population of 1,084 (2011) spread across 500 properties (2020), with Appleby Magna its largest settlement.
Historically, Appleby was one of the largest and wealthiest parishes in Leicestershire, which was reflected by its large church. However, the village and its population have remained fairly small by restricting large-scale development.
The village lies on the edge of the ancient boundary between the kingdom of Mercia and the Danelaw. The land itself has been inhabited from the early Neolithic period. The village developed in the pre-Saxon era.
The name Appleby is derived from aeppel (apple) and by(r) (settlement).
The village sits on the outskirts of the National Forest and is bordered by the Gopsall Park Estate.
The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal passes within a mile of the village, as do the M42 and A444.