Broughton Astley is a large village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. It is situated in the south of Leicestershire, about 6 miles (10 km) east of Hinckley, about 9 miles (14 km) from the centre of Leicester, and about 14 miles from Coventry. The parish borders the Blaby district to the north, as well as sharing borders with the parishes of Cosby, Leire, and Dunton Bassett. The population of the civil parish (which includes Sutton in the Elms) at the time of the 2011 census was 8,940. A tributary of the River Soar runs through it.
The village's name means 'farm/settlement' with a brook'. In 1220, the manor was held by Thomas de Estle. 'Estle' derived into 'Astley' which was added to distinguish from other places named Broughton.[1]
The Parish of Broughton Astley consists of the villages of Broughton Astley and Sutton in the Elms.
Broughton Astley in turn is made up of two villages, Primethorpe and Broughton, that were previously separate. Until recently[when?] there were still signs in the old Primethorpe area that still said "Primethorpe", such as Primethorpe post office, still trading with that name decades after the two villages merged.[2]Sutton in the Elms, although part of the parish, is separated from Broughton Astley by the B581 Broughton Way bypass, and consequently retains its own separate identity.
Residents
In 1086, the combined area had under 200 inhabitants. The exact number is not known but it is probably closer to 130 than to 200. By 1800 there were about 450 people and by 1900 about 1,200. The rapid expansion after 1800 follows the development of industry, mainly machine knitting on hand-operated frames. The population census report of 1991 shows 6,487 residents. Its population is growing rapidly as a result of housing development, reaching around 10,000 at present. The population at the 2011 census was 8,940. List of the largest villages in England
Community
Broughton Alive (www.broughtonalive.co.uk) is the village community organisation. It organises and runs a range of events throughout the year including the Summer Carnival, Party in the Park, the Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On and the Santa Dash and Dawdle. Through these community events, Broughton Alive has been able to raise money for a number of local groups and organisations and has helped fund the local Community Bus.
Education
Broughton Astley has three Primary Schools spread around the village. One is which is situated in the old "Primethorpe" area. The second is Old Mill Primary School which is the link of the village. The last is which is a new school not more than 20 years old in the New "Hall Farm" part of the village.
Broughton is also home to Thomas Estley Community College. It hosts a wide range of night school classes and sporting activities.[3] The community college is named after the man who first suggested combining Broughton and Primethorpe in the 18th century.
Churches
St Mary's Church, Broughton Astley is the parish church, the earliest documented reference being in 1220, when it was recorded that William de Estley was rector.[4]
Sutton in the Elms Baptist church was founded around 1650, making it the oldest Baptist church in the county.[5]
Employment
For more than a thousand years the area was agricultural. Then came the knitting/hosiery industry, after about 1750. Later still there was some brickmaking, tailoring and shoemaking. There is now a small estate for light industry, and small manufacturing businesses.
The majority of employment is now found outside the village, for example, in the Coventry, Hinckley and Leicester town areas.[6]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Broughton Astley news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message Broughton Astley is a large village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire England It is situated in the south of Leicestershire about 6 miles 10 km east of Hinckley about 9 miles 14 km from the centre of Leicester and about 14 miles from Coventry The parish borders the Blaby district to the north as well as sharing borders with the parishes of Cosby Leire and Dunton Bassett The population of the civil parish which includes Sutton in the Elms at the time of the 2011 census was 8 940 A tributary of the River Soar runs through it Broughton AstleySt Mary s Church Broughton AstleyBroughton AstleyLocation within LeicestershirePopulation8 940 2011 Census DistrictHarboroughShire countyLeicestershireRegionEast MidlandsCountryEnglandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townLEICESTERPostcode districtLE9PoliceLeicestershireFireLeicestershireAmbulanceEast MidlandsUK ParliamentSouth LeicestershireList of places UK England Leicestershire 52 31 40 N 1 13 39 W 52 52778 N 1 22750 W 52 52778 1 22750 Contents 1 History 2 Residents 3 Community 4 Education 5 Churches 6 Employment 7 Notable residents and magazines 7 1 Local residents 7 2 Local magazines 8 References 9 External linksHistory EditThe village s name means farm settlement with a brook In 1220 the manor was held by Thomas de Estle Estle derived into Astley which was added to distinguish from other places named Broughton 1 The Parish of Broughton Astley consists of the villages of Broughton Astley and Sutton in the Elms Broughton Astley in turn is made up of two villages Primethorpe and Broughton that were previously separate Until recently when there were still signs in the old Primethorpe area that still said Primethorpe such as Primethorpe post office still trading with that name decades after the two villages merged 2 Sutton in the Elms although part of the parish is separated from Broughton Astley by the B581 Broughton Way bypass and consequently retains its own separate identity Residents EditIn 1086 the combined area had under 200 inhabitants The exact number is not known but it is probably closer to 130 than to 200 By 1800 there were about 450 people and by 1900 about 1 200 The rapid expansion after 1800 follows the development of industry mainly machine knitting on hand operated frames The population census report of 1991 shows 6 487 residents Its population is growing rapidly as a result of housing development reaching around 10 000 at present The population at the 2011 census was 8 940 List of the largest villages in EnglandCommunity EditBroughton Alive www broughtonalive co uk is the village community organisation It organises and runs a range of events throughout the year including the Summer Carnival Party in the Park the Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch On and the Santa Dash and Dawdle Through these community events Broughton Alive has been able to raise money for a number of local groups and organisations and has helped fund the local Community Bus Education EditBroughton Astley has three Primary Schools spread around the village One is Orchard Primary School which is situated in the old Primethorpe area The second is Old Mill Primary School which is the link of the village The last is Hallbrook Primary School which is a new school not more than 20 years old in the New Hall Farm part of the village Broughton is also home to Thomas Estley Community College It hosts a wide range of night school classes and sporting activities 3 The community college is named after the man who first suggested combining Broughton and Primethorpe in the 18th century Churches EditSt Mary s Church Broughton Astley is the parish church the earliest documented reference being in 1220 when it was recorded that William de Estley was rector 4 Sutton in the Elms Baptist church was founded around 1650 making it the oldest Baptist church in the county 5 Employment EditFor more than a thousand years the area was agricultural Then came the knitting hosiery industry after about 1750 Later still there was some brickmaking tailoring and shoemaking There is now a small estate for light industry and small manufacturing businesses The majority of employment is now found outside the village for example in the Coventry Hinckley and Leicester town areas 6 Notable residents and magazines EditLocal residents Edit Mark Selby international snooker player Willie Thorne snooker player and commentator 7 Local magazines Edit Broughton Matters 8 is produced by Broughton Astley Parish Council to let people know about upcoming events This journal was withdrawn from publication in 2018 An Advert 2 Offer a fortnightly produced publication An Advert To Offer advertising leicester advertising publications local adverts leicester Swift Flash is a fortnightly free publicationReferences Edit Key to English Place names kepn nottingham ac uk Archived from the original on 16 August 2021 Retrieved 16 August 2021 Broughton Astley Village Tour Pages www banet free online co uk Archived from the original on 27 July 2008 Retrieved 20 October 2009 Thomas Estley Community College Extended Services Archived from the original on 26 November 2009 Broughton History amp tour www stmaryandstmichael org uk Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 11 March 2015 Sutton Elms Baptist church history page Archived from the original on 2 April 2015 Retrieved 11 March 2015 Broughton Astley Village History Pages www banet free online co uk Archived from the original on 21 June 2008 Retrieved 21 January 2009 Sunday People News views gossip pictures video mirror Archived from the original on 18 October 2012 Retrieved 16 August 2021 Broughton Astley Parish Council website Archived 24 July 2008 at the Wayback MachineExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Broughton Astley Broughton Astley s Virtual Community Broughton Astley Online Broughton Astley Parish Council MyBroughtonAstley com local events and information for Broughton Astley South Leicestershire Business Directory Dog Agility Club located in Broughton AstleyCoordinates 52 31 40 N 1 13 39 W 52 52778 N 1 22750 W 52 52778 1 22750 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Broughton Astley amp oldid 1118869645, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
