Towns in Rutland
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First recognised as a Shire County in 12th Century, Rutland has a rich history and proud residents. But it isn’t without its own controversies; its name alone is a matter for some debate; some say it was derived from the name Rota, a landowner who lived in the area soon after the Roman period; others are adamant it is named after the rich red colour of the soil here. Rutland has always depended on the land for a living, and today it remains a predominantly agricultural county as can be seen by the rolling hills and flower filled meadows.
The major change to Rutland’s landscape came in the 1970’s, with the creation of Rutland Water. The tiny hamlets of Nether Hambleton and Middle Hambleton in the Gwash Valley were flooded to make way for the reservoir; when the villages were lost, so too were peoples homes, farms and way of life; their story lives on though, through the historical displays and fascinating information available at the Normanton Church Museum.