Welcome to Pilton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
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. The village's name means 'farm/settlement with a creek', perhaps referring to the River Chater. Though, 'shaft' and 'willow-tree' have been thought of as possible first elements.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. St Nicholas' Church, Pilton is a Grade II* listed building.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
140 hectares |
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Population |
115 (2021) |
Density |
82 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Braunston & Martinsthorpe |
District |
Rutland |
Postcodes |
LE15 |
ONS ID |
E04000663 |
Council
Contact details for Pilton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Pilton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pilton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pilton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pilton Parish.
Local News
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Solar farm plans in England's smallest county causing concern
Published: 20th Jul 2023
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Solar farm proposed for land in Pilton, Rutland
Published: 16th Jan 2023
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Rutland Solar Action Group makes formal complaint to Rutland County Council over Staveley Solar Farm
Published: 18th Mar 2023