Little Casterton

Civil Parish in Rutland

England

Little Casterton

Little Casterton is a small civil parish located in the county of Rutland, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles to the northeast of the town of Stamford. The parish covers an area of around 680 acres and is predominantly rural in nature.

The village of Little Casterton is home to a small population, with just over 50 residents as per the latest census data. The community mainly comprises of agricultural workers and professionals who enjoy the peaceful countryside setting. The housing in the area consists of a mix of traditional stone-built cottages and modern houses.

The parish is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and farmland stretching as far as the eye can see. This makes it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers, with several walking trails and footpaths crisscrossing the area. The nearby River Gwash adds to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Although Little Casterton is a small village, it has a strong sense of community spirit. The village hall serves as a hub for various social activities and events, providing a place for residents to come together and engage in recreational pursuits.

For amenities and services, residents of Little Casterton typically rely on the nearby town of Stamford, which offers a wider range of facilities including shops, schools, and healthcare services. Overall, Little Casterton offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

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Little Casterton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.668609/-0.500137 or Grid Reference TF0108. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fields near Little Casterton

Terry Butcher

Tolethorpe Hall near Stamford

Pre-performance picnics at the home of the Stamford Shakespeare Company. This company, made up of amateurs, was founded in Stamford in 1968 and moved to Tolethorpe Hall in 1977. The theatre is open air in a natural amphitheatre with a permanent canopy, (the blue structure on the left), covering the auditorium. See Link

for lots of information including a detailed history of the company.

Kate Jewell

Picnic slope at Tolethorpe Hall

Looking across the restored Victorian gardens towards the area of the Hall grounds dedicated to pre-performance picnics. See Link

for information about the Stamford Shakespeare Company who are based here.

Kate Jewell

Farmland at Tolethorpe Hall

All Saints Church at TF0109 : Little Casterton near Stamford across the fields.

Kate Jewell

Even road try to avoid this square

Ken Brockway

Towards Ryhall Road

Andrew Tatlow

Towards Tolethorpe Hall

Andrew Tatlow

Great Casterton farmland

View from Rutland Round to farmland north of Great Casterton. From SK to TF myriad

Richard Croft

Parkland near Tolethorpe Hall

A view just down the road from Tolethorpe Hall, a popular venue for Shakespearian plays performed outdoors.

Michael Trolove

A1 northbound crossing the River Gwash

The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.

Christopher Hilton

Great North Road through Great Casterton

Former A1, now part of B1081, bypassed along with Stamford in the 1950s.

Toby Speight

The Great North Road, Great Casterton

This was the Roman Ermine Street, and there was a Roman town here, now only identifiable by the surrounding banks and ditches. The buildings alongside the road hint at past prosperity, but the road is quiet now that the traffic is on the Stamford Bypass.

Humphrey Bolton