two quarries except (in 1992) the stone parapets of a bridge under the A607. This was used by the more southerly of the two tramways. There was a quarry close to the railway, which was worked for limestone between 1931 and 1941. Pet nutrition Waltham is also known for its connection with Mars (previously Masterfoods UK), and the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition which carries out research into the effect of diet on cats, dogs and horses (for Spillers). Amenities The parish church, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, is built of a local, honey-coloured ironstone used for several churches in the district (e. g. at South Croxton). On 27 February 2008, the church spire was badly damaged by the 2008 Lincolnshire earthquake. The top of it had to be rebuilt, at an estimated cost of some £100,000. The work was completed in 2009. The church contains some Norman features, with much building from about 1300. It was restored and extended in 1850, when the supervising architect was George Gilbert Scott. The Church of England primary school has a pre-school attached. It received a grade of outstanding in a 2011 inspection by Ofsted. The one surviving pub in the village, the Royal Horseshoes, is in Melton Road. It was refurbished in 2010 and also provides meals and accommodation. Gallery References External links Leicestershire Villages Parish Council Primary school Church spire appeal Former railway station Wikimapia Villages in Leicestershire Former civil parishes in Leicestershire Borough of Melton