Historic churches · East Midlands
Lyndon, Rutland
In or near Pilton.
Lyndon is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the civil parish was 80 at the 2001 census (including Pilton), increasing to 124 at the 2011 censu
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 7.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lyndon in Rutland, the nearest railway station is Oakham, located 7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LE15 8TZ, and entry to the church is free.
About
Lyndon is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the civil parish was 80 at the 2001 census (including Pilton), increasing to 124 at the 2011 census. The village's name means 'hill of flax' or 'hill of lime trees'. There are three Grade II* listed buildings in the parish: the Church of St Martin, Lyndon Hall and Top Hall. Thomas Barker (1722–1809) of Lyndon Hall kept a detailed weather record from 1736 to 1798. William Whiston (1667–1752), best known for his translation of Josephus, died at the Hall, the home of his son-in-law, Samuel Barker on 22 August 1752. The Hall is owned by the Conant family.
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From the Wikipedia article
Lyndon is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the civil parish was 80 at the 2001 census (including Pilton), increasing to 124 at the 2011 census. The village's name means 'hill of flax' or 'hill of lime trees'. There are three Grade II* listed buildings in the parish: the Church of St Martin, Lyndon Hall and Top Hall. Thomas Barker (1722–1809) of Lyndon Hall kept a detailed weather record from 1736 to 1798. William Whiston (1667–1752), best known for his translation of Josephus, died at the Hall, the home of his son-in-law, Samuel Barker on 22 August 1752. The Hall is owned by the Conant family.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6300, -0.6580
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Lyndon
- Postcode
- LE15 8TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 7 km
- Official site
- www.visionofbritain.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lyndon, Rutland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyndon, Rutland?
- Lyndon, Rutland is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8TZ), in the parish of Lyndon.
- What is Lyndon, Rutland?
- Lyndon is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the civil parish was 80 at the 2001 census (including Pilton), increasing to 124 at the 2011 censu
- How do I get to Lyndon, Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8TZ.
- Is Lyndon, Rutland free to visit?
- Yes, Lyndon, Rutland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lyndon, Rutland?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8TZ.