Historic churches · East Midlands
Belton-in-Rutland
In or near Wardley.
Belton-in-Rutland is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population at the 2001 census was 345 increasing to 348 at the 2011 census. It is situated
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 9.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Belton-in-Rutland is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Oakham, which is 9.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is LE15 9LE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Belton-in-Rutland is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population at the 2001 census was 345 increasing to 348 at the 2011 census. It is situated about six miles (9.6 km) southwest of Oakham and about four miles (6.4 km) west of Uppingham and overlooks the A47. The Eye Brook forms the county boundary with Leicestershire. The village's name probably means 'farm/settlement near a beacon or funeral pyre'. Then again, 'Bel' may likewise address a component signifying 'island' or 'glade'. Belton was renamed Belton-in-Rutland in 1982 to distinguish the village from Belton in Leicestershire. In May 1776 the village was nearly destroyed by a fire that was fought with the help of Rutland Militia men who were then doing annual training at Oakham. The fire had been started by a servant girl throwing discarded coals from a window and was put out as it reached the church. St Peter's Church is a Grade II* listed building. The Old Hall and Westbourne House are also Grade II*. The village has one public house, The Sun Inn. Belton is part of the Braunston & Martinsthorpe ward which elects two councillors to Rutland County Council.
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From the Wikipedia article
Belton-in-Rutland is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population at the 2001 census was 345 increasing to 348 at the 2011 census. It is situated about six miles (9.6 km) southwest of Oakham and about four miles (6.4 km) west of Uppingham and overlooks the A47. The Eye Brook forms the county boundary with Leicestershire. The village's name probably means 'farm/settlement near a beacon or funeral pyre'. Then again, 'Bel' may likewise address a component signifying 'island' or 'glade'. Belton was renamed Belton-in-Rutland in 1982 to distinguish the village from Belton in Leicestershire.
In May 1776 the village was nearly destroyed by a fire that was fought with the help of Rutland Militia men who were then doing annual training at Oakham. The fire had been started by a servant girl throwing discarded coals from a window and was put out as it reached the church. St Peter's Church is a Grade II* listed building. The Old Hall and Westbourne House are also Grade II*. The village has one public house, The Sun Inn. Belton is part of the Braunston & Martinsthorpe ward which elects two councillors to Rutland County Council.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6000, -0.8000
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Belton-in-Rutland
- Postcode
- LE15 9LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 9.2 km
- Official site
- www.visionofbritain.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Belton-in-Rutland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belton-in-Rutland?
- Belton-in-Rutland is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 9LE), in the parish of Belton-in-Rutland.
- What is Belton-in-Rutland?
- Belton-in-Rutland is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population at the 2001 census was 345 increasing to 348 at the 2011 census. It is situated
- How do I get to Belton-in-Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 9LE.
- Is Belton-in-Rutland free to visit?
- Yes, Belton-in-Rutland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belton-in-Rutland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 9LE. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.