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Ayston

Settlement in Rutland

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Ayston

Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland The Church of St Peter and St Paul overlooks the market place.
Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland Credit: Kate Jewell

Ayston is a small village located in the county of Rutland, in the East Midlands region of England. Situated about 4 miles east of the town of Uppingham, Ayston is a quaint and picturesque village that is known for its rural charm and historic architecture.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is home to a small population, with only a handful of houses and farms scattered throughout the area. The village has a close-knit community, and residents often engage in a range of social activities.

One of the main attractions in Ayston is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century. The church features a stunning Norman doorway and a beautiful interior, making it a must-visit for history and architecture enthusiasts.

Ayston is also known for its tranquil atmosphere and peaceful surroundings, making it a popular destination for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Ayston is a charming village that offers a glimpse into the rural beauty of the Rutland countryside. With its historic buildings, scenic landscapes, and friendly community, it is a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland The Church of St Peter and St Paul overlooks the market place.
Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland
The Church of St Peter and St Paul overlooks the market place.
High Street West, Uppingham The large stone building with its distinctive towers on the left is Uppingham School. The school owns many old buildings in this part of the town.
High Street West, Uppingham
The large stone building with its distinctive towers on the left is Uppingham School. The school owns many old buildings in this part of the town.
Uppingham, Rutland These houses and cottages are typical of the centre of Uppingham, built mainly of a mixture of ironston and limestone with some in brick.
Uppingham, Rutland
These houses and cottages are typical of the centre of Uppingham, built mainly of a mixture of ironston and limestone with some in brick.
Window Tax maybe? This large house on Norton Street, Uppingham, has several blocked up windows. It looks old enough to have been subject to the tax which was first imposed in 1681 and abolished in 1825.
Window Tax maybe?
This large house on Norton Street, Uppingham, has several blocked up windows. It looks old enough to have been subject to the tax which was first imposed in 1681 and abolished in 1825.
Station Road Industrial Estate, Uppingham Built on the site of the old branch line into Uppingham this industrial estate juts into the countryside along a small valley.
Station Road Industrial Estate, Uppingham
Built on the site of the old branch line into Uppingham this industrial estate juts into the countryside along a small valley.
Road Junction, Uppingham Taken from SP 870 997, this imaginatively planted roundabout is right on the edge of the square. The chevron pattern is typical of Rutland and Lincolnshire. The brick cottages and painted houses are in SP8699.
Road Junction, Uppingham
Taken from SP 870 997, this imaginatively planted roundabout is right on the edge of the square. The chevron pattern is typical of Rutland and Lincolnshire. The brick cottages and painted houses are in SP8699.
School playing fields, Uppingham The sports pavilion at Uppingham School is a rather grand thatched affair.
School playing fields, Uppingham
The sports pavilion at Uppingham School is a rather grand thatched affair.
School Lane, Uppingham Major building works at Uppingham School, just off High Street West. The archway leads to more fine stone school buildings.
School Lane, Uppingham
Major building works at Uppingham School, just off High Street West. The archway leads to more fine stone school buildings.
Falcon Hotel, Market Square, Uppingham. An old town of ironstone houses - but more famous for its public school.
Falcon Hotel, Market Square, Uppingham.
An old town of ironstone houses - but more famous for its public school.
Old window in Uppingham
Old window in Uppingham
Building on end of burgage plot in Uppingham This may have been a house at one time. There has been infill to the right of the door that may have been a window
Building on end of burgage plot in Uppingham
This may have been a house at one time. There has been infill to the right of the door that may have been a window
The old school at Uppingham
The old school at Uppingham
The old school at Uppingham
The old school at Uppingham
Autumn Churchyard Scene A view of the gravestones in St Peter & St Paul churchyard, Autumn 2006
Autumn Churchyard Scene
A view of the gravestones in St Peter & St Paul churchyard, Autumn 2006
Uppingham fire station Uppingham fire station, Ayston Road, Uppingham, Leicestershire
Uppingham fire station
Uppingham fire station, Ayston Road, Uppingham, Leicestershire
Beast Hill, Uppingham A frosty morning in the conservation area near Uppingham church. Beast Hill was the location for the cattle market. On the far side of South View at the foot of the hill is part of the cemetery.
Beast Hill, Uppingham
A frosty morning in the conservation area near Uppingham church. Beast Hill was the location for the cattle market. On the far side of South View at the foot of the hill is part of the cemetery.
Old schoolroom, Uppingham The original schoolroom of Uppingham School, which dates from 1584. The path beside it leads into the churchyard.
Old schoolroom, Uppingham
The original schoolroom of Uppingham School, which dates from 1584. The path beside it leads into the churchyard.
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Uppingham Glowing in the early morning winter sun, the C14 church is seen from the southeast corner of the churchyard.
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Uppingham
Glowing in the early morning winter sun, the C14 church is seen from the southeast corner of the churchyard.
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Ayston is located at Grid Ref: SK8600 (Lat: 52.599128, Lng: -0.729914)

Unitary Authority: Rutland

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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