Historic churches · East Midlands
Hambleton, Rutland
In or near Burley.
Hambleton, Rutland — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 4.5 km
- Free entry
About
Hambleton, Rutland is a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rutland Water SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Rutland Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hambleton is a village church located in Rutland, within the West Midlands. The church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region.
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Background
Description
The village's name means 'maimed hill'. It has been thought that the hill in the village looks as if it has been sliced off. In 2001 Hambleton had a population of 140, increasing to 203 at the 2011 census. Since the construction of Rutland Water in the 1970s, the village has been closed off on three sides by water and the area is known as the Hambleton Peninsula. The parish originally included the settlements of Upper Hambleton, Middle Hambleton and Nether Hambleton. The latter two have now been almost completely submerged by the construction of Rutland Water (originally known as Empingham Reservoir). The Jacobean Old Hall in Middle Hambleton (built in 1611 and once the home of Sir Abel…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6590, -0.6710
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Hambleton
- Postcode
- LE15 8TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hambleton, Rutland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Andrew's Church, Hambleton
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Hambleton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Upper Hambleton
Villages · 0.1 km
Hambleton Hall
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Rutland Water
Museums · 0.9 km
Robin Hood's Cave
Caves · 1.4 km
Barnsdale Hall
Manor houses · 1.6 km
Stone obelix showing start of Phil Newby Secret Fruit and Nut Trail
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Lax Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
British Birdwatching Fair
Wildlife reserves · 2.1 km
Lyndon Top
Campsites · 2.4 km
Egleton
Historic churches · 2.4 km
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hambleton, Rutland?
- Hambleton, Rutland is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8TL), in the parish of Hambleton.
- What is Hambleton, Rutland?
- Hambleton, Rutland — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hambleton, Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8TL.
- Is Hambleton, Rutland a protected site?
- Yes — Hambleton, Rutland is part of the Rutland Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Rutland Water Ramsar wetland.
- Is Hambleton, Rutland free to visit?
- Yes, Hambleton, Rutland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hambleton, Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8TL.