Bescaby was formerly an ex-parochial manor, in 1858 it became a civil parish belonging to the Dukes of Rutland, and in 1871 had a population of 31 persons, living in 4 houses, on about 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) of land.

[3] It was previously the demesne of Croxton Abbey, near which stood some extensive buildings, surrounded by a moat.

The chief branch of the river Eye has its source in the locality, near Bescaby Oaks.

It is a ‘fine spring of hard water which flows in front of Bescaby House, the residence of John Edward Bright.

The union workhouse, built in 1836 was situated on the east side of Melton Mowbray and was capable of housing 250 inmates.