Aldgate

Settlement in Rutland

England

Aldgate

Bridleway down to the Welland Valley An otherwise lovely view dominated by the Ketton cement works — Bridleway down to the Welland Valley Credit: Tim Heaton

Aldgate is a small village located in Rutland, England. Situated in the East Midlands region, it is nestled within the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a serene and idyllic setting. Aldgate is part of the Rutland local government district, which is known for its rich history and natural beauty.

The village itself is characterized by its traditional English charm, with quaint cottages and historic buildings dotting the landscape. The village center is home to a few local amenities, including a village hall, a small convenience store, and a charming pub where locals gather.

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, Aldgate is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The village is located near Rutland Water, a large artificial reservoir that offers a range of recreational activities such as sailing, fishing, and birdwatching. The reservoir is also home to a nature reserve, providing a habitat for various bird species, including ospreys.

Aldgate is well-connected to the larger towns and cities in the region. The nearby town of Oakham is just a short drive away and offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and schools. The village also benefits from good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to surrounding areas.

Overall, Aldgate in Rutland is a charming and peaceful village, offering a tranquil countryside lifestyle with easy access to nearby amenities and natural attractions.

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Aldgate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.627303/-0.54456 or Grid Reference SK9804. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway down to the Welland Valley

An otherwise lovely view dominated by the Ketton cement works

Tim Heaton

The Welland east of Ketton

Tim Heaton

Farm track off Empingham Road

Jonathan Thacker

The cemetery, Ketton

Jonathan Thacker

Not a gatepost

This moulded plastic pillar can be removed from its base by removing screws. It is, presumably, some sort of connection or termination point, perhaps for the all pervading fibre optic trunks being laid across the UK. It has a small warning triangle label on the base, the symbol for electric shock. I had no idea what it is for, stuck in this gateway in the rural Welland Valley, but fellow Geographist Alan Murray-Rust identified it as a "Haldo Telemetry pillar", named after the manufacturer. These appear widely used by the environment agency for river monitoring, and this one is 20 metres or so from the River Welland, so that is an obvious purpose.

Bob Harvey

Collyweston Bridge

The narrow bridge over the River Welland between Collyweston and Ketton. This is a grade II listed building of perhaps 1620 - see Link

Bob Harvey

Bridge number

A plaque on the parapet of SK9903 : Collyweston Bridge. This is one of the Environment Agency numbers

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Collyweston bridge

A grade II listed structure, with a long history best read in the comments below the listing at Link

Bob Harvey

Overlooking the Welland Valley

A house in Geeston. The Grange and Long Barn.

Bob Harvey

Modern house in Geeston Road

Bob Harvey

Oak tree

This huge oak stands in the Welland Valley, at the end of a row of Ash trees along the side of a bridleway.

Bob Harvey

English Oak, Quercus robur

The trunks of the tree seen in SK9903 : Oak tree

Bob Harvey

English Oak: Quercus robur

The bark of the tree seen in SK9903 : Oak tree.

Bob Harvey

The trunk of an ancient oak, Quercus robur

Looking up into the tree seen in SK9903 : Oak tree.

Bob Harvey

Always look up.

The crown of the tree seen in SK9903 : Oak tree, a magnificent specimen of English or Pedunculate Oak

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Foliage of an English Oak

The tree seen in SK9903 : Oak tree

Bob Harvey

The crossroads in Ketton

The phone box here is one of those abandoned by BT and used by the community instead. It holds a defibrillator, making Ketton a two-defib village (see SK9805 : Former telephone box, now a Defibrillator box).

Bob Harvey