Museums · East Midlands
Cottesmore, Rutland
Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutlan
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutland, and the third-largest settlement after Oakham and Uppingham. This is due in part to the presence of Kendrew Barracks (formerly RAF Cottesmore). The village's name means 'moor of Cott'.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cottesmore (often pronounced Cotts'more) is a village and civil parish in the north of the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. In terms of population it is the largest village in Rutland, and the third-largest settlement after Oakham and Uppingham. This is due in part to the presence of Kendrew Barracks (formerly RAF Cottesmore). The village's name means 'moor of Cott'.
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Background
History
At the time of Edward the Confessor (mid 11th century), "Manors Cottesmore" was held, together with Greetham, by Saxon called Goda. Goda held 12 carucates of land, three of which were held in tax to the Danegeld. The King held three carucates in demesne and three socmen with 40 villeins and six bordarii held 20 carucates. Of the land held by the manor, one Goisfridus held half a carucate; he had one plough and eight villeins. Cottesmore also had 40 acre of meadow and a wood measuring a mile in length by seven furlongs in breadth. St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore is a Grade II* listed building. The north aisle forms a RAF chapel, dedicated in 1949 to those who gave their lives while serving…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7100, -0.6600
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Cottesmore
- Postcode
- LE15 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Official site
- www.cottesmoreparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Cottesmore, Rutland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cottesmore, Rutland?
- Cottesmore, Rutland is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.7100°, -0.6600°.
- Is Cottesmore, Rutland wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Cottesmore, Rutland. Check ahead for specific facilities.