Lyndon, Rutland
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| Area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km2) [1] |
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| Population | 80 2001 Census[2] |
| – density | 56/sq mi (22/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK909044 |
| – London | 81 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 |
Coordinates: 52°37′48″N 0°39′29″W / 52.630°N 0.658°W
Lyndon is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England.
Thomas Barker (1722–1809) of Lyndon Hall kept a detailed weather record from 1736 to 1798. William Whiston (1667–1752), best known for his translation of Josephus, died at the Hall, the home of his son-in-law, Samuel Barker on 22 August 1752. The Hall is owned by the Conant family.
References
- ↑ "A vision of Britain through time". University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- ↑ "Rutland Civil Parish Populations" (PDF). Rutland County Council. 2001. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
External links
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