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Rutland Water is one of the largest
man-made reservoirs in Europe, covering some 1225 hectares(3100
acres). It was completed in 1977 to supply up to 65 million gallons
of water per day to the growing cities of the East Midlands. The
reservoir is in the centre of Rutland, England's smallest county and
has a 25-mile circular track for walking and cycling.
England's smallest county Rutland is
bounded west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire
and southeast by Northamptonshire. It's greatest length north to
south is 18 miles; greatest breadth east to west, 17 miles. The
county was abolished in the local government re-organisation of 1974
but it was restored by popular demand in the later administration
reform of 1999.
Apart from the recreational potential of
the area, Rutland has several towns and villages of architectural
and historic interest. The town of Stamford is said to be one of the
most beautiful stone-built towns in England. Remains of medieval
town walls can still be seen along with several splendid stone
churches.
Another building of interest is Burghley
House, the ancestoral home of the Marquis of Exeter. This was built
by William Cecil, Lord Burghley between 1555 and 1587 and contains a
splendid collection of carvings, furniture and paintings.
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