Pickwell

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Pickwell is a small, hill-crest village south-east of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire which used to have an ecclesiastical parish of its own and is since the early 20th century has been in the civil parish and Church of England parish of Somerby which is to the SSW, connected by an almost straight lane. The population of the village at the 2011 census was included in the civil parish of Somerby.A spring rises here as the source of a small stream which explains the well part of its name.LandmarksChurchAll Saints's tower was built in the 15th century with earlier features dating from the 13th century. Its distinctive features include a wide array of double lancet windows, a full complement of four gargoyles and a moulded parapet and gable roof with cross, and further cross finials to its east end. Altogether the church has gained grade I listed building status for its architecture.Its south aisle with porch was rebuilt by R. W. Johnson in 1860.ManorPickwell Manor is also grade II listed and is an entirely rebuilt structure of the late 17th century, with later additions. It is five bays wide, has a Collyweston slate roof and attics. Its windows are its particular architectural note with a squat Venetian window and a round headed plain sash in fine ashlar surrounds surmounted by a keystone head.

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Pickwell is San Antonio based place and this enity listed in City category.