Smisby, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 2TA

Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, also spelled Ashby de la Zouch, is a market town and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England. The town lies near the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire and had a population of 16,491 at the 2021 census. A notable landmark is Ashby de la Zouch Castle, which played an important role as a fort from the 15th to the 17th centuries. In the 19th century, the town’s main industry was ribbon manufacturing, reflecting its historical industrial heritage. The town’s designation as a market town suggests a local economy centred around retail and community services, and its civil parish status indicates a level of local governance and community identity.