Pilton, Rutland
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| Pilton | |
| Rutland | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK914029 |
| Location: | 52°36’58"N, -0°39’4"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 39 (2001[1]) |
| Post town: | Oakham |
| Postcode: | LE15 |
| Dialling code: | 01572 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Rutland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Rutland and Melton |
Pilton is a small village and parish in the hundred of Wrandike, Rutland. The population of the village was 39 at the 2001 census. This remained less than 100 and was included in the civil parish of Lyndon.
It is a mile or two south of Rutland Water, and near North Luffenham, Wing and Lyndon. To the east of the village is the site of the former Pilton Brick & Tile Works which was part of the Normanton estate, owned by the Earls of Ancaster.
The small parish church is dedicated to St Nicholas.
References
- ↑ "Rutland Civil Parish Populations". Rutland County Council. 2001. http://www.rutland.gov.uk/ppimageupload/Image27657.PDF. Retrieved 19 March 2009.
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