Lyndon

Settlement in Rutland

England

Lyndon

Williams Wood A round covert on the hilltop, perhaps something far more ancient.
Williams Wood Credit: Bob Harvey

Lyndon is a small town located in the county of Rutland, in the East Midlands region of England. Situated in the heart of the country, Lyndon is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents. The town is part of the civil parish of Lyndon and Hambleton, and it lies just a few miles south of Rutland Water, a popular reservoir and nature reserve.

Lyndon is known for its rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The town's architecture reflects its past, with several historical buildings, including the Grade II listed St Martin's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a prominent landmark in the area and attracts visitors for its architectural beauty and historical significance.

The community in Lyndon is close-knit and friendly, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The town offers a range of amenities, including a village hall, a local pub, and a primary school, making it an attractive place for families. Additionally, Lyndon benefits from its proximity to Rutland Water, which provides opportunities for water sports, fishing, and birdwatching.

The town's location in Rutland allows residents to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding countryside, with plenty of walking and cycling routes available. The nearby towns of Oakham and Uppingham offer further amenities and services, including shops, restaurants, and secondary schools, making Lyndon an ideal place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with convenient access to urban facilities.

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Williams Wood A round covert on the hilltop, perhaps something far more ancient.
Williams Wood
A round covert on the hilltop, perhaps something far more ancient.
Uphill through the trees The tree lined road is one of my favourite runs around here
Uphill through the trees
The tree lined road is one of my favourite runs around here
Lyndon Road One of my favourite places to walk, a tree-lined road in the fine old manner.
Lyndon Road
One of my favourite places to walk, a tree-lined road in the fine old manner.
Rutland Water
Rutland Water
Small barn at The Cottage, Pilton Probably dates from the early nineteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215645?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215645?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Small barn at The Cottage, Pilton
Probably dates from the early nineteenth century LinkExternal link
Autumn sown crop at Pilton
Autumn sown crop at Pilton
Lane towards Lyndon
Lane towards Lyndon
Church of St Martin, Lyndon Heavily restored by T.G. Jackson <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Graham_Jackson" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Graham_Jackson">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> in 1866 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177703?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1177703?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Church of St Martin, Lyndon
Heavily restored by T.G. Jackson LinkExternal link in 1866 LinkExternal link
Picks Barn, Lyndon A business and conference hub.
Picks Barn, Lyndon
A business and conference hub.
Thatch Cottage, Pilton
Thatch Cottage, Pilton
Church of St. Nicholas, Pilton The core of the church dates from the thirteenth century but externally much is of the Victorian restoration <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215644?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1215644?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Church of St. Nicholas, Pilton
The core of the church dates from the thirteenth century but externally much is of the Victorian restoration LinkExternal link
View over the Chater Valley at Pilton
View over the Chater Valley at Pilton
Farm track alongside the railway near Pilton
Farm track alongside the railway near Pilton
Railway bridge near Pilton Bridge PMJ-51.
Railway bridge near Pilton
Bridge PMJ-51.
Grass field and wooded railway embankment near Pilton
Grass field and wooded railway embankment near Pilton
Lyndon Hall Seen from the churchyard.

Lyndon Hall was built 1671-3 and designed by John Sturges <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361483?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1361483?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Lyndon Hall
Seen from the churchyard. Lyndon Hall was built 1671-3 and designed by John Sturges LinkExternal link
Churchyard gateway, Lyndon Looking through to the grounds of Lyndon Hall. The gateway is listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1073882?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1073882?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Churchyard gateway, Lyndon
Looking through to the grounds of Lyndon Hall. The gateway is listed LinkExternal link
Outhouse to the Old Rectory, Lyndon Dates from the seventeenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1073923?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1073923?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Outhouse to the Old Rectory, Lyndon
Dates from the seventeenth century LinkExternal link
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Lyndon is located at Grid Ref: SK9004 (Lat: 52.629371, Lng: -0.65791184)

Unitary Authority: Rutland

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.629371,-0.65791184
Lyndon
Place: village
Wikidata: Q4553136
Lat/Long: 52.6295264/-0.6583203
Lyndon Hall Farm Buildings
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.6303188/-0.652945
Lyndon Hall Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.6296392/-0.6626368
Addr Housename: Top Hall
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Lat/Long: 52.63336/-0.6610611
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LE15 59
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.6292642/-0.6577817
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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