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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ashby-de-la-ZouchAshby-de-la-Zouch - Wikipedia

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   Ashby-de-la-Zouch (/ ˈæʃbi də lə ˈzuːʃ /), [2] also spelled Ashby de la Zouch, [a] is a market town and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England, near to the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders. Its population at the 2021 census was 16,491. [3] .

2. ashbyplaces.co.uk › historyHistory of Ashby - Ashby Places

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   Ashby de la Zouch is a historic market town located in the heart of the National Forest in Leicestershire. The name dates back to the 12th Century when the town was in possession of the Zouche family – it is the Zouche family that the market, Market Street and fairs’ tradition formed from.

3. www.historyhit.com › locations › ashby-castleAshby de la Zouch Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Ashby de la Zouch Castle was a 12th century manor house turned castle in Leicestershire, whose atmospheric ruins can still be explored today.

4. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesAshby de la Zouch Castle - English Heritage

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   South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1BR. Book Online Save 15%. The property began as a manor house in the 12th century and reached castle status in the 15th century. Come and find out about the castle’s colourful history with our lively audio tour.

   • Location: South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1BR, Leicestershire

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5. www.leicestermercury.co.uk › news › local-news8 reasons why Ashby is the best town in Leicestershire

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   Jan 6, 2019 · Ashby is literally the beating heart of the National Forest. As a result the former coalfields that surround it are now green and verdant, full of nature reserves and dog walking spots.

6. www.greatbritishlife.co.uk › magazines › derbyshire10 reasons to visit Ashby de la Zouch - Great British Life

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   Jun 30, 2011 · Ashby de la Zouch has a distinguished history: it was a Royalist garrison; its castle was the location of Walter Scott’s romantic novel Ivanhoe; and it was once a thriving spa town. Ashby de la Zouch is also the title of a tune once recorded by jazz legend Charles Mingus.

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   What is Ashby life?

   • Ashby Life is an independently owned local community magazine serving Ashby de la Zouch.

   800 Years of Ashby Statutes - Ashby Life

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   Why is Ashby called Ashby?

   • The town was known as Ashby in 1086. This is a word of Anglo - Danish origin, meaning " Ash-tree farm" or "Ash-tree settlement". The Norman French name extension dates from the years after the Norman conquest of England, when Ashby became a possession of the La Zouche family during the reign of Henry III.

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   Was Ashby Castle a Royalist stronghold?

   • Ashby Castle was a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War. Ashby de la Zouch Castle was a 12th century manor house turned castle in Leicestershire, whose atmospheric ruins can still be explored today.

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   What is Ashby de la Zouch?

   • Ashby de la Zouch is also the title of a tune once recorded by jazz legend Charles Mingus. But what can it claim today, other than being the furthest town from the sea in England? Significantly, it’s the nearest Leicestershire town to Derby.

   10 reasons to visit Ashby de la Zouch | Great British Life

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   Where is Ashby de la Zouch Castle?

   • Ashby de la Zouch Castle was a 12th century manor house turned castle in Leicestershire, whose atmospheric ruins can still be explored today. Ashby...

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   Who owns Ashby de la Zouch Castle?

   • Originally constructed in Norman times, Ashby de la Zouch Castle was the property of the Zouch family until the end of the 14th century, when it passed through a number of hands before landing in the possession of Edward IV ‘s Chamberlin, William, Lord Hastings in 1462.

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8. www.ashbylife.co.uk › articles › 800-years-of-ashby800 Years of Ashby Statutes - Ashby Life

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   About Ashby Life. Ashby Life is an independently owned local community magazine serving Ashby de la Zouch. This site serves as an extension to the magazine, bringing you an online directory that you can use any time you need to find a business in the area along with a selection of local information, community news and events and, of course, the latest edition of Ashby Life online.