Elmesthorpe's a village and civil parish in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England. It's situated to the south-east of Earl Shilton, near to Hinckley on the A47 road. In 2004 the parish had an estimated population of 520.The parish of Elmesthorpe has strong connections with King Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth. It's said that the now partially ruined 13th century church provided shelter for the officers of Richard's army on their march from Leicester to the Battle. The village beca… (More on Elmesthorpe)