Colston Bassett
Colston Bassett is a small picturesque village in the Vale of Belvoir in the south-east of Nottinghamshire close to its border with Leicestershire. Lying on the River Smite, it has a population of 225.
The village is best known for its dairy which opened in 1913, one of only six that are permitted to make Stilton cheese and also manufactures small quantities of white Stilton and Shropshire Blue.
Colston Bassett is also home to an old market cross, the ruined church of St Mary, an upmarket village shop, the Colston Bassett Preparatory School for children between 4–11 years, and a pub, the Martins Arms.
The parish church is St. John's Church, Colston Bassett.
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[edit] Links
- Colston Bassett village website
- Colston Bassett Dairy
- Colston Bassett School
- Colston Bassett Local History Group
[edit] External links
Media related to Colston Bassett at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 52°53′N 0°57′W / 52.883°N 0.95°W
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