Egleton
| Egleton | |
| Rutland | |
|---|---|
 St Edmund's, Egleton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK876074 |
| Location: | 52°39’29"N, -0°42’22"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 79 (2001[1]) |
| Post town: | Oakham |
| Postcode: | LE15 |
| Dialling code: | 01572 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Rutland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Rutland and Melton |
- Not to be confused with Eggleton, Herefordshire
Egleton is a small village and parish in the county of Rutland. It is situated south-east of the county town, Oakham, and is close to the western shore of Rutland Water. The population of the village remained less than 100 at the 2011 census and was included in the civil parish of Burley
The parish church is dedicated to St Edmund and has a notable Norman tympanum.
Shallow lagoons of the reservoir come close to the village on the south and east and more are planned as a result of increased take of supplies from Rutland Water. An area of ancient meadows, rich in orchids, lie to the east. The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre is here and the British Birdwatching Fair is held in the parish.
Gallery
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Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre
References
- ↑ "Rutland Civil Parish Populations". Rutland County Council. 2001. http://www.rutland.gov.uk/ppimageupload/Image27657.PDF. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
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