KEY FACTS

Ketton is a large village situated in the county of Rutland about 3.5 miles south west of the outstanding historical town of Stamford. Here are some key facts:

There are two pubs: The Railway and The Northwick Arms.
The vilage boasts an extensive sports complex and a well-equipped children's playground.
The village has a parish council made up of 13 councillors.
A bus service connects Ketton with Stamford and Uppingham while the nearest railway station is in Stamford.
There are good walking routes to Duddington, Empingham, Collyweston and Easton-on-the Hill and an open-access nature conservation area in the old quarry workings off Pit Lane.
There is a fast broadband service.
The nearest place for shopping and services is Stamford, which has four supermarkets, lots of independent shops and plenty of good pubs and restaurants.

Ketton is the 4th largest urban area in Rutland, which is the smallest county in England.
Population at the 2011 census was 1926.
The village is built around the River Chater from which it takes its name.
It includes two subsidiary settlements - Aldgate and Geeston.
The village is dominated by the magnificent 150ft tower and spire of St Mary's Church, a sister to the church of the same dedication in Stamford.
It has 86 listed buildings and a number of modern estate developments.
The village is famous for its stone quarries producing high-quality oolitic limestone.
Ketton Cement Works, owned by Hanson, supplies about 10% of the UK's Portland cement.
The Church of England primary school has Outstanding Ofsted status.
Facilities include The Hub library and surgery facility and a Post Office/village shop.