KNOSSINGTON, a parish in the hundred of GARTREE,
though locally in that of Guthlaxton, county of
LEICESTER, 4 miles (W. by S.) from Oakham, containing
193 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, in the
archdeaconry of Leicester, and diocese of Lincoln,
rated in the Icing's books at £6. 11. 8., and in the patronage
of the Rev. Thomas Wartnaby. The church is
dedicated to St. Peter. An hospital for four widows of
beneficed clergymen, who have each a stipend of £30
per annum, was founded by William Scott of Croxton,
in this county, but the date of its foundation is unknown.