Museums · East Midlands
Cottesmore, Rutland
In or near Barrow.
Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutlan
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutland, and the third-largest settlement after Oakham and Uppingham. This is due in part to the presence of Kendrew Barracks (formerly RAF Cottesmore). The village's name means 'moor of Cott'.
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Official information
Cottesmore Parish Council serves the local community by providing various services and information about village activities. The website offers insights into community events and resources available to residents and visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutland, and the third-largest settlement after Oakham and Uppingham. This is due in part to the presence of Kendrew Barracks (formerly RAF Cottesmore). The village's name means 'moor of Cott'.
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Background
History
At the time of Edward the Confessor (mid 11th century), "Manors Cottesmore" was held, together with Greetham, by Saxon called Goda. Goda held 12 carucates of land, three of which were held in tax to the Danegeld. The King held three carucates in demesne and three socmen with 40 villeins and six bordarii held 20 carucates. Of the land held by the manor, one Goisfridus held half a carucate; he had one plough and eight villeins. Cottesmore also had 40 acre of meadow and a wood measuring a mile in length by seven furlongs in breadth. St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore is a Grade II* listed building. The north aisle forms a RAF chapel, dedicated in 1949 to those who gave their lives while serving…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7100, -0.6600
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Cottesmore
- Postcode
- LE15 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.cottesmoreparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Cottesmore, Rutland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cottesmore Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Cottesmore War Memorial at Churchyard of St Nicholas
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore
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Mount Alstoe
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Burley Castle
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Rocks by Rail
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Workshop
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Greetham, Rutland
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Greetham
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Rutland Caravan and Camping
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Greetham Village Sign
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Exton Hall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cottesmore, Rutland?
- Cottesmore, Rutland is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 7DA), in the parish of Cottesmore.
- What is Cottesmore, Rutland?
- Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutlan
- How do I get to Cottesmore, Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 7DA.
- How do I get to Cottesmore, Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 7DA.