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in the county of Leicestershire

About Queniborough

A lovely village, where round every corner there is another visual delight. The main street has a varied collection of cottages and houses - all styles are here - brick, tiled, half-timbered an thatched. St.Mary's Church has a lofty 175ft crooked spire and a serene interior. In the heart of rural Leicestershire, this pleasing conservation village is well worth a visit.

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