It includes the 12th century parish church of All Saints, a thatched and timbered inn dating from about 1485. It is difficult to trace exactly where the name Cosby stems from, but it first appears in the Domesday Book when it was spelt by the scribes as Cossebi. Kilby - A medieval village once surrounded the church at Kilby. The church itself was built on the site of an earlier structure in the year 1858. The Manor House is of interest, dating back to the 14th century and local records suggest that the ill-fated King Charles I stayed there after the Battle of Naseby.
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Distances by road will be longer. At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region. Local Museum of Market Harborough, including Symington Collection of Corsetry. Superbly restored Medieval Manor House with fine oak furnishings. Period Herb gardens.