Melton Mowbray - The Home of Pork Pie and Stilton Cheese. The phrase, painting the town red, The town was also a popular spot for fox hunting. During the Civil war in the 1600s Melton had a Roundhead garrison. The area around 5 King street was found to be part of a medieval open-halled house, possible part of a castle. The vast majority of the buildings around the Melton Market Place, including Church Lane, Sherrard Street, King Street, and Nottingham Street all have ancient foundations.
This town is the third oldest in England. Melton Mowbray has been a market for over 1,000 years and its inhabitants can date its status back to 1086 when the Domesday Book noted there were 200 individuals permanently settled at Melton Mowbray. Grantham Canal contains remains of ironstone working, windmill sites and smelting spots, as it was the site of Wreake navigation. Melton has approximately 28 ancient monuments and over 700 buildings listed as having historical significance.
The pork pie won an award in 2008 and the name carries a Protected Geographical Indication status. It is possible to buy an authentic pie at ye olde pork pie shoppe on Nottingham Street. There is a special hand-raising process needed to make authentic Melton Mowbray pork pies. Stilton cheese was never made in Stilton but this is the spot where the cheese was marketed to travelers along the Great North Road.
Stilton cheese originated near Melton Mowbray and takes its name from the village of Stilton. It is the home of Stilton Cheese and best known for its pork pies. It is known as the Rural Capital of Food as it is known for its culinary specialties. The town is situated by the River Wreake and River Eye. Melton Mowbray is found in Leicestershire in the Melton borough.
