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| Manton | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km2) [1] |
| Population | 364 2001 Census[2] |
| • Density | Template:Pop density mi2 to km2 |
| OS grid reference | SK880045 |
| • London | 82 miles (132 km) SSE |
| Unitary authority | |
| Shire county | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OAKHAM |
| Postcode district | LE15 |
| Dialling code | 01572 |
| Police | Leicestershire |
| Fire | Leicestershire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Manton is a village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is situated southwest of Rutland Water.
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. 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.
References
- ^ "A vision of Britain through time". University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 18 March 2009.
- ^ "Rutland Civil Parish Populations" (PDF). Rutland County Council. 2001. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
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