Egleton

Egleton
St Edmund's, Egleton
Egleton
Egleton shown within Rutland
Area	1.44 sq mi (3.7 km2)
Population	79 2001 Census
• Density	55/sq mi (21/km2)
OS grid reference	SK876074
• London	84 miles (135 km) SSE
Unitary authority	Rutland
Shire county	Rutland
Ceremonial county	Rutland
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	OAKHAM
Postcode district	LE15
Dialling code	01572
Police	Leicestershire
Fire	Leicestershire
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	East Midlands
UK Parliament	Rutland and Melton
List of places UK England Rutland 52°39′29″N 0°42′22″W / 52.658°N 0.706°W / 52.658; -0.706Coordinates: 52°39′29″N 0°42′22″W / 52.658°N 0.706°W / 52.658; -0.706

Egleton is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It is situated south east of Oakham, and is close to the western shore of Rutland Water. The population of the village remained less than 100 at the 2011 census and was included in the civil parish of Burley

The parish church is dedicated to St Edmund and has a notable Norman tympanum.

Shallow lagoons of the reservoir come close to the village on the south and east and more are planned as a result of increased take of supplies from Rutland Water. An area of ancient meadows, rich in orchids, lie to the east. The Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre is here and the British Birdwatching Fair is held in the parish.

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