Empingham

Civil Parish in Rutland

England

Empingham

Empingham is a civil parish located in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated about 6 miles southwest of the county town of Oakham and has a population of around 1,000 people.

The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and located near the southern shore of Rutland Water, one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe. This makes Empingham a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with opportunities for sailing, fishing, birdwatching, and walking in the nearby nature reserves.

Empingham has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with evidence of settlements in the area. The village itself features a mix of architectural styles, including traditional stone cottages and more modern buildings.

The village amenities include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. Empingham is also home to St. Peter's Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 12th century, which is an important local landmark.

The community in Empingham is active and vibrant, with various events and activities taking place throughout the year, including the Empingham Cricket Club's matches, the Empingham Village Show, and the Empingham Bonfire and Fireworks Night.

Overall, Empingham is a charming village that offers a tranquil setting, a sense of community, and easy access to the beautiful Rutland Water, making it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Empingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.670811/-0.589392 or Grid Reference SK9509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loves Lane

The lane runs down to Empingham.

Julian P Guffogg

Stubble field, Chapel Hill, Empingham

Jonathan Thacker

Macmillan Way - on the dam at Rutland Water

Neil Theasby

Get Younger Every Day

By playing cricket. Or drinking beer - as father William might say. Link

Not often you see a Younger's pub sign in England. This one is attached to the end of the Empingham Cricket and Social Club's premises, so both pursuits can be enjoyed here. Link

Ian Paterson

I can see the sea from here!

Not the sea but Rutland Water reservoir can certainly be seen in the distance.

Ian Paterson

The Hereward Way crossing the River Gwash - 1

A ford is provided for this section of the Way, designated as a 'byway open to all traffic'. Fortunately an adjacent footbridge caters for pedestrians SK9508 : The Hereward Way crossing the River Gwash -2

Tim Heaton

The Hereward Way crossing the River Gwash -2

A footbridge for pedestrians. The adjacent ford caters for other traffic SK9508 : The Hereward Way crossing the River Gwash - 1

Tim Heaton

Bridge over North Brook

The road is Loves Lane.

Julian P Guffogg

Towards the Crossroads on Empingham Lane

Grantham Lane runs to left and right.

Julian P Guffogg

Sykes Lane car park by Rutland Water

Rutland Water is Anglian Water's reservoir in the county of Rutland, it was known as Empingham Reservoir during its construction and until its opening in 1976. It has a surface area of 10.86 square kilometres (4.19 sq miles), making it the largest reservoir in England by surface area. Set in 3,100 acres (13 km²) of countryside, it has a 25 mile (40 km) perimeter track for walking and cycling.

David Smith

The dam of Rutland Water

David Smith

Path on the dam of Rutland Water

David Smith

Path on the dam of Rutland Water

A 290 mile route devised to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support to which all proceeds are donated. It runs along sea banks and river banks, from Boston, across the Lincolnshire fens via Stamford, eventually to Abbotsbury on the Dorset Coast. From the fens it follows, as near as possible, the course of the oolitic limestone belt, called 'Cotswold' stone in that area, but found in slightly varying form from South Yorkshire to Dorset. The Way provides a link with the Viking Way at Oakham, the Thames Path National Trail near Thames Head and with the South West Coast Path National Trail at the finish. It also has a Macmillan Way West (Link ) from Castle Cary to Barnstaple.

David Smith

The dam of Rutland Water

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Infrastructure building, Rutland Water

David Smith

The White Horse, Empingham

David Smith

Church Street and St Peter's church, Empingham

Grade I listed. The church dates from the 13th century onwards and consists of a fine 14th century tower of four stages with a spire, nave with aisles, transepts, chancel, north vestry and south porch. The nave has a late 13th century four bay north arcade, and an early 13th century four bay south arcade. The clerestory is perpendicular. The chancel, with fine sedilia and double piscina, dates from the 13th century, contemporary with the south transept. The north transept is slightly later, and contains a 13th century wall tomb. The south porch is from the 14th century. The font is in the 14th century style, and dates from 1895. There is also a late 17th-century oak pulpit. The church was restored in 1895.

David Smith