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'''Manton''' is a village in the county of [[Rutland]] in the [[East Midlands]] of [[England]]. It is situated southwest of [[Rutland Water]]. The population of the [[civil parish]] at the 2001 census was 364, and after including [[Gunthorpe, Rutland|Gunthorpe]] decreased slightly to 359 at the 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11126289&c=Manton&d=16&e=62&g=6384756&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1466847193401&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|accessdate=25 June 2016|publisher=Office for National Statistics|work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref>
'''Manton''' is a village in the county of [[Rutland]] in the [[East Midlands]] of [[England]]. It lies south-west of [[Rutland Water]]. The population of the [[civil parish]] at the 2001 census was 364, and after including [[Gunthorpe, Rutland|Gunthorpe]] decreased slightly to 359 at the 2011 census.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11126289&c=Manton&d=16&e=62&g=6384756&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1466847193401&enc=1 |title=Civil Parish population 2011 |accessdate=25 June 2016 |publisher=Office for National Statistics |work=Neighbourhood Statistics}}</ref>
[[File:Manton up coal train geograph-2769680-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|Manton up coal train under [[British Rail]]ways.]]
[[File:Manton up coal train geograph-2769680-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg|thumb|Manton up coal train under [[British Rail]]ways.]]

The village had a railway station, [[Manton railway station|Manton Junction]], situated to the south of the village. It closed in the 1960s and the station buildings are now used as a factory. Manton also has a number of other attractions including the newly refurbished 'Horse and Jockey', the only pub on the cycle route around [[Rutland Water]]. Manton holds regular social events including book clubs and safari suppers, whilst Manton's outdoor Chater Close playground<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mantonparish.org.uk/playgrounds.html|title=Manton Playgrounds|publisher=Manton Parish Council|access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> and skate ramps<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skateparks.co.uk/rutland/manton-ramps/|title=Manton Skate Ramps|publisher=The Skateparks Project|access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> are popular with local children.
==History==
The name of the village probably means "farm/settlement of Manna" or "communal farm/settlement".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Rutland/Manton | title=Key to English Place-names }}</ref>

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 of England|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 William Wade, and active until the dissolution of the monasteries, when the land was given to [[Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell|Gregory, Baron Cromwell]].<ref>{{cite web |title=College: Blessed Mary at Manton Page 163 A History of the County of Rutland: Volume |url=https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/rutland/vol1/p163 |website=British History Online |publisher=Victoria County History, 1908 |access-date=26 December 2022}}</ref>

A main route between London and Yorkshire passed through in the 16th century. The main occupations were pasturing of sheep, cattle and horses, and farming of grass, wheat and other crops.

Its central point remains a small village green with lime trees planted to mark the coronation of King George V in 1911. Many larger stone houses and slate-roofed cottages still stand amid the later buildings. The public services that remain include a church, a pub, a village hall, a residential home and an antique shop.<ref>[https://www.mantonparish.org.uk/uploads/village-history.pdf Parish Council site.]</ref> The environment changed radically with the emergence of [[Rutland Water]] in the 1970s.

==Transport==
Manton is served by an hourly daytime bus service, Monday to Friday, between Oakham and [[Corby]].<ref>[https://www.mantonparish.org.uk/uploads/village-history.pdf Timetable.]</ref>

The village had a railway station, [[Manton railway station|Manton Junction]], situated to the south of the village. It closed in the 1960s and the station buildings are now used as a factory. The line remains and passes underneath the village through a tunnel.

==Attractions==
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.

Regular social events are held, including book club meetings and safari suppers.

The village's outdoor Chater Close playground and skate ramps are popular with children.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mantonparish.org.uk/playgrounds.html |title=Manton Playgrounds |date=23 February 2016 |publisher=Manton Parish Council |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.skateparks.co.uk/rutland/manton-ramps/ |title=Manton Skate Ramps |date=26 March 2015 |publisher=The Skateparks Project |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 15 February 2024

Manton
Manton is located in Rutland
Manton
Manton
Location within Rutland
Area1.85 sq mi (4.8 km2) [1]
Population364 2001 Census[2]
• Density197/sq mi (76/km2)
OS grid referenceSK880045
• London82 miles (132 km) SSE
Unitary authority
Shire county
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townOAKHAM
Postcode districtLE15
Dialling code01572
PoliceLeicestershire
FireLeicestershire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Rutland
52°37′52″N 0°42′00″W / 52.631°N 0.700°W / 52.631; -0.700

Manton is a village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It lies south-west of Rutland Water. The population of the civil parish at the 2001 census was 364, and after including Gunthorpe decreased slightly to 359 at the 2011 census.[3]

Manton up coal train under British Railways.

History

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The name of the village probably means "farm/settlement of Manna" or "communal farm/settlement".[4]

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 William Wade, and active until the dissolution of the monasteries, when the land was given to Gregory, Baron Cromwell.[5]

A main route between London and Yorkshire passed through in the 16th century. The main occupations were pasturing of sheep, cattle and horses, and farming of grass, wheat and other crops.

Its central point remains a small village green with lime trees planted to mark the coronation of King George V in 1911. Many larger stone houses and slate-roofed cottages still stand amid the later buildings. The public services that remain include a church, a pub, a village hall, a residential home and an antique shop.[6] The environment changed radically with the emergence of Rutland Water in the 1970s.

Transport

[edit]

Manton is served by an hourly daytime bus service, Monday to Friday, between Oakham and Corby.[7]

The village had a railway station, Manton Junction, situated to the south of the village. It closed in the 1960s and the station buildings are now used as a factory. The line remains and passes underneath the village through a tunnel.

Attractions

[edit]

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.

Regular social events are held, including book club meetings and safari suppers.

The village's outdoor Chater Close playground and skate ramps are popular with children.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "A vision of Britain through time". University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
  2. ^ "Rutland Civil Parish Populations" (PDF). Rutland County Council. 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
  3. ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  4. ^ "Key to English Place-names".
  5. ^ "College: Blessed Mary at Manton Page 163 A History of the County of Rutland: Volume". British History Online. Victoria County History, 1908. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  6. ^ Parish Council site.
  7. ^ Timetable.
  8. ^ "Manton Playgrounds". Manton Parish Council. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Manton Skate Ramps". The Skateparks Project. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
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