Barrow-upon-Soar

Barrow-upon-Soar
The Navigation public house
Barrow-upon-Soar
Location within Leicestershire
Population	5,856 (2011)
OS grid reference	SK575176
Unitary authority	Charnwood
Ceremonial county	Leicestershire
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode district	LE12
Dialling code	01509
Police	Leicestershire
Fire	Leicestershire
Ambulance	East Midlands
UK Parliament	Loughborough

Barrow-upon-Soar, also known as Barrow-on-Soar or simply Barrow, is a large village in the north of Leicestershire in England. It is in the Borough of Charnwood. It is between Loughborough and the city of Leicester. In 2011, the village had a population of 5,856 people.

History

It is famous for a plesiosaur that was dug out in the village in 1851. It was given the nickname "The Barrow Kipper". The skeleton was taken out from it is now being displayed at the New Walk Museum in Leicester.

There is also a full-size replica at the Charnwood Museum in Loughborough. The village's football club, Barrow Town FC, has the skeleton on its logo. Barrow is also famous for its limestone working. There are streets in the village with names in reference to this.

Location

The River Soar runs through the village. The village is near the A6 road from Quorn.

Transport

The village has a small railway station located on the Ivanhoe Line from Burton upon Trent to Loughborough. Trains run from Monday-Saturday between Leicester and Lincoln, however some carry on to Sleaford.

Twin cities

Barrow-upon-Soar is twinned with:

• Marans, Charente-Maritime, France

Gallery

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  Barrow-upon-Soar parish church
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  The Barrow Kipper plesiosaur skeleton
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  Barrow upon Soar railway station