About Dunchurch in Warwickshire

Dunchurch is a town in the Rugby borough of Warwickshire, England. The town has a population of 3,291 (2011 census) and is situated on the A45 road, 10 miles (16 km) east of Rugby and 20 miles (32 km) west of Leicester.

Dunchurch was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a small village with a population of just over 100. By the 13th century, the village had grown to become a market town with a weekly market and two annual fairs. The market was held in the marketplace, which was located in the centre of the town, and the fairs were held in the fields to the north and south of the town.

The town's name comes from the Old English words 'dun' meaning 'hill' or 'mound', and 'church', meaning 'church'. The hill in question is probably the one on which St Peter's Church now stands.

The parish church of St Peter dates from the 13th century, although it was heavily restored in the 19th century. The church tower contains eight bells, which were cast by John Taylor & Co of Loughborough in 1887.

There are several other places of worship in Dunchurch, including a Methodist chapel, a Roman Catholic church, and a Baptist church.

Dunchurch used to be home to a number of industries, including brewing, malting, iron-founding, and brick-making. However, these have all now disappeared, and the town is now largely reliant on tourism and agriculture.

The town is home to a number of pubs, hotels, and restaurants, as well as a number of shops selling local produce. There is also a monthly farmers' market.

Dunchurch is twinned with Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte in Normandy, France.