Towns & cities · East Midlands
Great Casterton
Great Casterton — village in Rutland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Casterton is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Stamford, approximately 3.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Great Casterton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 449 people. Address: PE9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Rutland, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6694°, -0.5128°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Great Casterton is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in England. It is located at the crossing of the Roman Ermine Street and the River Gwash.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The village's name means 'farm/settlement which was/near a 'chester', Roman site'. The earliest recorded settlement was a Roman fort ca 44 AD. A civilian settlement (vicus) developed which was later a walled town and the defences are still apparent. Archaeological excavations have been conducted on the town, a villa near the Gwash and burials including early Anglo-Saxons. The 2015 discovery of a skeleton secured at the ankles with a locked set of iron fetters is thought to be evidence of slavery in Roman Britain. The Church of England parish church, dedicated to St Peter & St Paul, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The churchyard…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6694, -0.5128
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Little Casterton
- Postcode
- PE9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Population
- 449
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q776130 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Casterton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great North Road through Great Casterton - geograph.org.uk - 58441.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Road End Farm Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Casterton
Villages · 0.5 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Stamford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Tinwell
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Tickencote
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Little Casterton
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Rutland Open Air Theatre
Theatres · 2.0 km
Tolethorpe Hall
Historic houses · 2.0 km
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Rock House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Great Casterton is a village in the West Midlands with a population of 449. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 449
- Constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Great Casterton
63 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Great Casterton →
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All Saints' Church, Stamford
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Barn Hill House
Barn Hill House — house in Stamford, South Kesteven, England, UK.
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Bath House
Bath House — house in Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
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Bursar's House
Bursar's House — house in Stamford, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Little Casterton, Rutland, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Mary and St Augustine, Stamford
Church of St Mary and St Augustine, Stamford — church in Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
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Church of St Michael the Greater, Stamford
Church of St Michael the Greater, Stamford — grade II listed church in Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East Midlands
Corn Exchange Theatre
Corn Exchange Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Rock House
Rock House — house in Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East Midlands
Rutland Open Air Theatre
Rutland Open Air Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Site of St Peter's Church
Site of St Peter's Church — site of former church in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St George's Church, Stamford
St George's Church, Stamford — church in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St John the Baptist's Church, Stamford
St John the Baptist's Church, Stamford — church in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Martin's Church, Stamford
St Martin's Church, Stamford — church in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary's Church, Stamford
St Mary's Church, Stamford — church in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Paul's Church, Stamford
St Paul's Church, Stamford — grade II listed building in Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East Midlands
Stamford Arts Centre
Stamford Arts Centre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Stamford Town Hall
Stamford Town Hall — building in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Stukeley House
Stukeley House — house in Stamford, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Tolethorpe Hall
Tolethorpe Hall — country house near Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
United Reformed Church, Stamford
United Reformed Church, Stamford — church in Stamford, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Holy wells · East Midlands
Wall And Gatepiers To Barn Hill House
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📷 5Holy wells · East Midlands
Wall And Gates To No 2
Wall And Gates To No 2 — wall in Stamford, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Wells House
Wells House — house in Stamford, South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Road End Farm Caravan Site
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Great Casterton — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Stamford Village Sign
Stamford Village Sign — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Little Casterton, Rutland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Tinwell
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Where to eat & stay near Great Casterton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Road End Farm Caravan Site
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
George Hotel, Stamford
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Cuckoo Farm Camp Site
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Rutland Water Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Scotgate Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The O'Briens Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Beehive Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Casterton?
- Great Casterton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE9), in the parish of Little Casterton.
- What is Great Casterton?
- Great Casterton — village in Rutland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Casterton?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE9.
- Is Great Casterton free to visit?
- Yes, Great Casterton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Casterton?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9.