Pilton, Rutland

Pilton
Pilton
Pilton shown within Rutland
Area	0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2)
Population	39 2001 Census
• Density	72/sq mi (28/km2)
OS grid reference	SK914029
• London	80 miles (130 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°36′58″N 0°39′04″W / 52.616°N 0.651°W / 52.616; -0.651Coordinates: 52°36′58″N 0°39′04″W / 52.616°N 0.651°W / 52.616; -0.651

Pilton is a small village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the village was 39 at the 2001 census. This remained less than 100 and was included in the civil parish of Lyndon.

It is a mile or two south of Rutland Water, and near North Luffenham, Wing and Lyndon. To the east of the village is the site of the former Pilton Brick & Tile Works which was part of the Normanton estate, owned by the Earls of Ancaster.

The small parish church, dedicated to St Nicholas, is a Grade II* listed building.

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