Barkby Thorpe is a hamlet and

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in the Charnwood district of

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, England. The hamlet has a population of around 50, and is close to the

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urban sprawl in

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. Nearby villages are Barkby, Beeby,

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and the abandoned village of Hamilton. The name Barkby has an

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origin meaning "Barki's farm/settlement".

References

External links

Barkby and Barkby Thorpe Parish Council
Hamlets in Leicestershire Civil parishes in Leicestershire Borough of Charnwood {{Leicestershire-geo-stub