Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Wigston within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Wigston Magna, par. and vil., Leicestershire - par., 2780 ac., pop. 4299; vil., 1 mile E. of Wigston Junction; P.O., T.O., called Wigston; has considerable trade in framework knitting; the par. contains South Wigston, vil. with ry. sta.; P.O.; Wigston Hall, seat, is in vicinity.