Barrow-upon-Soar is a parish and large village, which gives its name to a Poor Law Union district, and a county court district. It has for ages been celebrated for its excellent limestone, and is pleasantly situated on the east side of the navigable River Soar, and on both sides of the Midland Railway on which it has a station 2 miles N. of ...

Welcome to the Barrow upon Soar Village Website. The site is for the people of Barrow upon Soar and is a direct replacement for the LeicestershireVillages.com website for Barrow upon Soar, which was closed down by Leicestershire County Council on 31st August 2016.

From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, Barrow upon Soar has something to captivate every visitor. Plan your visit and uncover the enchantment that awaits you in Barrow upon Soar.

Located in landlocked Leicestershire, Barrow-upon-Soar became famous in 1851 when a fossilised marine reptile was found here. The ‘Barrow Kipper’ lived in the shallow seas that covered the area millions of years ago, and today it’s the peaceful waters of …

Barrow-upon-Soar, also known as Barrow-on-Soar or simply Barrow, is a large village in the north of Leicestershire in England. It is in the Borough of Charnwood. It is between Loughborough and the city of Leicester. In 2011, the village had a population of 5,856 people.

Barrow upon Soar is a large village in northern Leicestershire, in the Soar Valley between Leicester and Loughborough, with a population at the 2011 census of 5,856. In the March 2021 census, it registered a population of 6,825.

The village of Barrow-upon-Soar has had several differing names in its long past. Amongst others it has been known as Barogh-on-Sore, Barow, Barowe-upon-Sore, Baro, Barrough, and the entry in the Domesday Book is that of Barhoo, which is a …

This site records the work of the Heritage Group, a sub-set of the Barrow upon Soar Community Association (BuSCA). The site is a series of Articles about the village and the surrounding area. See the Site Map for full listing or use the search feature.

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The village of Barrow-upon-Soar has had several differing names in its long past. It has been known as Barogh-on-Sore, Barow, Barewe-uponSore, Baro, Barrough and the entry in the Domesday Book is that of Barhoo, which is the derivation of the word ‘Barrow' meaning a …