Barkby Thorpe
Barkby Thorpe is a hamlet and civil parish in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. The hamlet has a population of around 50, and is close to the Leicester urban sprawl in Thurmaston. Nearby villages are Barkby, Beeby and the abandoned village of Hamilton.
| Barkby Thorpe | |
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  Barkby Thorpe Location within Leicestershire | |
| Population | 50 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode district | LE7 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
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The name Barkby has an Old Norse origin meaning "Barki's farm/settlement".[1]
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Towns and villages of the Borough of Charnwood | ||
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