Manton

The name of the village probably means "farm/settlement of Manna" or "communal farm/settlement". Manton does not appear in the 1086 Domesday Book, but may have been one of seven outlying estates of the king's manor of "Hameldune Cherchesoch". One of the early mentions of Manton Manor dates from the reign of Henry I (1100–1135). It remained a dominant feature of the village until the early 20th century, although it changed hands many times between the Abbots of Cluny, the Kings of England and those they rewarded. Manton stands on high ground with good water wells that remain in St Mary's Road and Priory Road. The placenames refer to the Priory College of Blessed Mary, founded in 1356 by Sir…

Manton has a number of attractions, including the newly refurbished Horse and Jockey. This is the only pub on the cycle route around Rutland Water. A second public house, the Blue Ball Inn, was located on Priory Road, next to the village hall. It closed in the 1970s and converted into residential accommodation. The village's outdoor Chater Close playground and skate ramps are popular with children.