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Knighton Fields Leicestershire Map

Traditional county: Leicestershire · Unitary authority: City of Leicester · Region: East Midlands

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Place	Knighton Fields
Traditional County	Leicestershire
Unitary Authority	City of Leicester
Region	East Midlands
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	52.609356
Longitude	-1.131799
Place Type	Suburban Area

About Knighton Fields

Knighton Fields draws its character from the quiet, persistent intersection of Victorian brickwork and the encroaching green of the Leicestershire landscape. It lies 1.7 miles south of Leicester (from Leicester: bearing 178°T, OS grid SK 588 016). The residential streets here maintain a steady, unpretentious rhythm, where the low-angled afternoon sun catches the slate roofs and casts long, sober shadows across the pavements. Residents often find respite in the expansive greenery of Knighton Park, which occupies a significant portion of the southern boundary and provides a sanctuary of mature trees and open vistas. Beyond the domestic architecture, the echoes of antiquity linger in the nearby Raw Dykes, an ancient Roman aqueduct that serves as a silent, earthen reminder of the region’s long-standing human presence. The air in Knighton Fields frequently carries the damp, earthy scent of the nearby Saffron Brook, which traces a winding path through the suburban fringe. These surroundings offer a deliberate contrast to the industrious noise of the city centre, fostering a domestic stillness that has persisted for generations. Knighton Fields remains defined by this balance, holding fast to its established residential identity while keeping the wider countryside within easy reach.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Knighton Park (Park) — locality lies within
Wash Brook Nature Park (Park) — 0.3 mi, 128° SE
The Raw Dykes Roman Aqueduct (Scheduled Monument) — 0.6 mi, 335° NNW
Saffron Brook (River) — 0.7 mi, 133° SE
National Gas Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 320° NW
Raw Dykes (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 332° NNW
Welford Road Cemetery (Historic Park or Garden) — 0.9 mi, 016° NNE · 12 ha
Astronomical Clock (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 020° NNE
Arch of Remembrance (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 024° NNE
River Biam (River) — 1.2 mi, 265° W
Saffron Hill Cemetery (Historic Park or Garden (Grade II*)) — 1.2 mi, 176° S · 8 ha
Statue Of Liberty (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 336° NNW
De Montfort Hall (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 021° NNE
The 'Roman' Bridge, Aylestone (Scheduled Monument) — 1.3 mi, 251° WSW
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 007° N
Leicester Castle And The Magazine Gateway (Scheduled Monument) — 1.6 mi, 349° N · 3 ha
The Y (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 008° N
Museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 349° N
Leicester Castle (Castle) — 1.6 mi, 348° NNW
King Richard III Visitor Centre (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 354° N
Jewry Wall Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 347° NNW
The Pool (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.0 mi, 293° WNW
Old Mill Race (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.2 mi, 347° NNW
Old Mill Stream (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.3 mi, 348° NNW
Glen Parva Moat (Castle) — 2.3 mi, 201° SSW
Vue Meridian (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 278° W
Shoulder of Mutton Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 2.4 mi, 313° NW
Lucas Marsh (Wetland) — 2.4 mi, 121° ESE
Piccadilly Cinema (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 027° NNE
Piggy's Hollow (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 073° ENE

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