Bottesford

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Muston Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve south of Muston in Leicestershire.
Grade I listed. Has a 212 feet high spire, the tallest in Leicestershire. The chancel was once the nave of an earlier church dating back to the 12th century. John Mareschall who in 1282 owned the manor of Bottesford and left money in 1295 for the church at Bottesford. In 1330 William de Roos founded a chantry to St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The Rector John de Codyngtoun and John Bauland obtained a license on 12 January 1359 for the maintenance of a priest to perform a daily divine service at the altar of St Peter for the welfare of the founders, Walter Payn, parents and friends. A chantry of St Peter was founded in the north transept on 5 December 1368. Edward III granted a license on 26 June 1373 to Henry de Codyngtoun to settle a house and land on a chantry priest of St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The tower is dated from around 1420. In 1538 with the dissolution of Croxton Abbey and Beolvoir Priory, Thomas Manners the 1st Earl of Rutland brought in 5 family memorials. Pic by Jenny.
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Grade I listed. The chancel was once the nave of an earlier church dating back to the 12th century. John Mareschall who in 1282 owned the manor of Bottesford and left money in 1295 for the church at Bottesford. In 1330 William de Roos founded a chantry to St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The Rector John de Codyngtoun and John Bauland obtained a license on 12 January 1359 for the maintenance of a priest to perform a daily divine service at the altar of St Peter for the welfare of the founders, Walter Payn, parents and friends. A chantry of St Peter was founded in the north transept on 5 December 1368. Edward III granted a license on 26 June 1373 to Henry de Codyngtoun to settle a house and land on a chantry priest of St Mary and St John the Evangelist. The tower is dated from around 1420. In 1538 with the dissolution of Croxton Abbey and Beolvoir Priory, Thomas Manners the 1st Earl of Rutland brought in 5 family memorials. Pic by Jenny.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Parish church of St John the Baptist, Muston, Leicestershire, seen from the northwest
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A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

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A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.

Muston
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muston Meadows National ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
Lovely and spacious cottage

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

A rural retreat. Great for family holidays and get-togethers.
Shepherd's Hut- Hot Tub- Wellness Spa- Wood Burner

Shepherd's Hut- Hot Tub- Wellness Spa- Wood Burner

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Stay at this cabin in Nottingham. Enjoy a hot tub. Popular attractions Bottesford Library and Muston Meadows National Nature Reserve are located nearby.
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Very cosy hut and nice surroundings. Only stayed one night but it was a lovely little get a way

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4 out of 5
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