Rutland

Rutland is a county in the East Midlands of England, notable for being England's smallest county.

Towns

52°39′42″N 0°39′26″W

Map of Rutland (England)

52.6705-0.73331 Oakham - county town
52.59-0.72222 Uppingham

Villages

52.666-0.5963 Empingham
52.659-0.6714 Hambleton – village, surrounded by Rutland Water

Other destinations

The villages around 52.666667-0.6666671 Rutland Water.

Understand

Rutland is England's smallest ancient county, having been reinstated to Unitary Authority status on 1 April 1997. The county has two historic market towns, Oakham and Uppingham, and numerous villages in a rolling, rural landscape. It also has a large reservoir in the middle of the county, and is popular for boating.

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Rutland Water. The largest man-made lake in Western Europe lies in the centre of the County. (updated Sep 2015)
The British Birdwatching Fair, LE15 8BT. Held at the Egleton Nature Reserve every August (updated Sep 2015)
Eyebrook reservoir lies in the south of the County.
Barham Court, Exton historically significant stately home. Beautifully set back from village green. Noted for being the ancestral seat of the Sharpley lineage.

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