A447 | ||||
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Major junctions | ||||
South end | Hinckley | |||
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North end | Coalville | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United Kingdom | |||
Constituent country | England | |||
Primary destinations | Ibstock Ravenstone | |||
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The A447 is a road in Leicestershire, England, which links traffic from Hinckley to Coalville.[1]
Route
Starting on the A47 crossroad in Hinckley, it heads for Market Bosworth then passing the junction with the B585 then it heads for Ibstock.
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Leaving Ibstock, it heads for Ravenstone then it heads onto Coalville, ending here.
History
The original (1922) route of the A447 was Wolvey to Tonge, via Hinckley, Ibstock and Coalville, but they were changes in the early years.
Wolvey to Hinckley
The route from Wolvey to Hinckley was renumbered B4109.
Coalville to Tonge
The route from Coalville to Tonge is unknown.
References
- ^ "Town and Village Guide - Nailstone in Leicestershire - United Kingdom". www.townandvillageguide.com. Town and Village Guide.