The village of Ketton lies in the rural county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is located about three miles west of Stamford, which is in Lincolnshire. It is one of the largest settlements in Rutland; after Oakham, Uppingham and Cottesmore. The modern village of Ketton was made from the merger of what were once the three villages of Ketton, Aldgate and Geeston. From 1894 to 1974 the Ketton Rural District existed, covering the eastern part of Rutland. Ketton Stone is a form of limestone and is quarried locally. It is used in many buildings in the village as well as elsewhere. Some of the former quarrying areas are now listed as Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The limestone is used in the production of cement. Ketton Portland Cement opened in 1928; the plant currently meets more than one tenth of the UK demand for cement. The magnificent parish Church of St Mary is over 800 years old and is one of the village's most outstanding features, with its impressive spire dominating the local skyline. Pubs in the village are the Railway Inn and The Northwick Arms; there are also two social clubs The Ketton Club and The Sports Club.
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Places to Stay near Ketton
The Oak Inn (1.88 miles)
This lovely 17th century stone inn is found in the picturesque village of Easton on the Hill, just off the A1 motorway, 2 miles south of the historic town of Stamford.
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The Wilderness (3.02 miles)
Luxurious Bed & Breakfast in large country house with spectacular views situated on edge of picturesque village. Adjacent to Rutland Water, Europe's largest man made lake and close to Cambridge, ... More
Rock Lodge Town House (3.03 miles)
Rock Lodge is set in walled gardens enjoying an elevated position, with off street car parking & CCTV .A five minute walk to the centre of Historic Stamford. ‘Philip & ... More
Normanton Park Hotel (3.04 miles)
This 3-star hotel is situated in the picturesque county of Rutland, Leicestershire. Standing majestically next to the shores of Rutland Water, only 8 miles from the market town of Oakham, it offers easy access from ... More | visit website
Coach House Inn (3.13 miles)
Stamford Lodge Guest House (3.22 miles)
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A family run Guest House in the heart of the Georgian Town of Stamford. Stamford is a beautiful town and was recently used in ... More
Crown Hotel (3.27 miles)
The Crown Hotel is set in the historic town centre of Stamford, just 12 miles from Peterborough and close to the A1. The Crown has been transformed into a contemporary ... More
The Bull & Swan at Burghley (3.31 miles)
The Bull & Swan is a historic pub in the magnificent Lincolnshire merchants' town of Stamford. The pub dates back to the late 16th Century and was at one time an important coaching inn on ... More | visit website
The William Cecil (3.31 miles)
George Hotel (3.31 miles)
The George of Stamford is one of England's greatest coaching inns. It retains the charm and atmosphere of its long history yet offers today's guests every modern comfort. In recent years the hotel has been ... More | visit website
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