Measham

Measham is a village in Leicestershire, near the Staffordshire border, located just off the A42 just south of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Related Topics:
Leicestershire - Staffordshire - A42 - Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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The village lies near to the heart of the National Forest.

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Nearby is the hamlet of Willesley where there was once a stately home, the grounds of which are now a fishing lake, golf course and scout campsite. Other local villages include Oakthorpe and Packington.

Related Topics:
Willesley - Golf - Scout - Oakthorpe - Packington

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A type of pottery known as Meashamware is named after the village, although it is actually produced in Stoke Gresley in Staffordshire.

Related Topics:
Meashamware - Stoke Gresley - Staffordshire

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Until 1888 Measham was an exclave of Derbyshire.

Related Topics:
1888 - Exclave - Derbyshire

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