Aylestone meadows is a 271 acre local nature reserve that forms a green wedge within the city boundary, just over a mile from the city centre, with a. Aylestone meadows appreciation society aylestonemeadows. The first written record of the historic village of aylestone is seen in the domesday book survey of 1086. New walkway for cyclists and pedestrians in city planned. Aylestone meadows published on jun 10, 2014 booklet produced by the late roger hutchinson, electronic version kindly made available by leicestershire industrial history society lihs. Aylestone meadows forms the southern end of the leicester riverside that stretches through the heart of the city to watermead country park in the north. Aylestone meadows appreciation society amas is committed to promoting, enhancing and protecting aylestone meadows, which, according to a recent article in the leicester mercury, is one of leicesters top 10 attractions. History the name aylestone is thought to come from the anglosaxon aegels tun meaning aegels settlement. The name is thought to derive from anglosaxon aegels tun which translates to aegels settlement. It was formerly a separate village, but the growth of the city has meant that it is now. History aylestone meadows is a 271 acre local nature reserve that forms a green wedge within the city boundary, just over a mile from the city centre, with a wide variety of habitats including species rich grassland that benefits immeasurably from the occasional floods. The red line marking a route for a potential road through aylestone meadows should be removed from the map according to campaigners and. Find out about the flood alleviation and green infrastructure scheme.
Aylestone was recorded in the domesday book as ailstone, held in. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of aylestone meadows aylestone road as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find parking charges, opening hours, postcode and a parking map of aylestone meadows canal street as well as other car parks, street parking, pay and display, parking meters and private garages for. I filmed this yesterday while i went for a little walk, since its local and has some good spots and opportunities for filming.
This can be seen from a comparison of the churchrate books for 1869, one of. Aylestone meadows appreciation society public group facebook. Aylestone library has books to borrow, free access to computers, selfservice kiosks and information. Campaigners say plans to build relief road through aylestone. Visit aylestone, one of leicesters historic villages, for everything from parks and fantastic scenery to exquisite churches and history. Aylestone was recorded in the domesday book as ailstone, held in the reign of edward the confessor by alveva, countess of mercia. It is southwest of the city centre, but to the east of the river soar. Anyone who shares our aims is welcome and indeed encouraged to join as. Aylestone photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Residents have the chance to view and comment on the proposals at a dropin event at the black horse, narrow lane, aylestone, on wednesday july 24 from 6. Aylestone meadows appreciation society has 1,477 members. Amas aylestone meadows appreciation society amas is committed to promoting, enhancing and protecting aylestone meadows, which, according to a recent article in the leicester mercury, is one of leicesters top 10 attractions.
Aylestone meadows for over 100 years aylestone meadows has been a popular location for the people of leicester to spend their leisure time. Aylestone meadows leicester 2020 all you need to know before. A car park at the end of sanvey lane in aylestone village leads you into the more southern part. The name is thought to derive from anglosaxon aegels tun which translates to. It is owned and managed by leicester city council it is leicesters largest nature reserve situated on the floodplains of the river soar and river biam along with several locks of the grand union canal. Anyone who shares our aims is welcome and indeed encouraged to join as a member, to come along to our activities and to join our facebook group.
Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Aylestone meadows leicesters hidden countryside amas website and how to become a paid up. Today it is a quiet oasis in the city, perfect for walking, cycling, picnics, fishing, and boating. Working to help in the conservation of the meadows area, for the enjoyment of everyone. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. It has a high wildlife conservation value, and has trails that are popular venue with hikers, families on outings, dog.
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