Hallaton

United Kingdom / England / Uppingham /
Hallaton is a small village in the southern-eastern part of the county of Leicestershire. The small village is within the local authority of the Harborough district. In the Middle Ages Hallaton was one of the busiest towns of Leicestershire in the English East Midlands, with no fewer than four annual fairs as well as its market. Hallaton village is famous for its Hare Pie Scrambling and Bottle Kicking Contest, which is celebrated every Easter Monday between Hallaton and the neighbouring village of Medbourne.

Population:
Year Inhabitants
1086 26
1801 548
1891 755
1951 422
2001 523

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallaton
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Coordinates:   52°33'42"N   -0°50'19"E
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