Rutland Water
Rutland Water
Rutland Water is a large reservoir that was constructedin the 1970s in Rutland, England.
It is filled by pumping water from the River Nene and River Welland, rather than by a traditional catchment and provides water to the East Midlands region of England.
Rutland Water is also a popular recreation spot, with activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching.
Created: 26 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Rutland Water Details
Rutland Water is a large freshwater lake in Leicestershire, situated at an altitude of around 85 meters and is shallow.
The shoreline of Rutland Water is approximately 37.87 Kilometers all the way round.
- Altitude: 85 m
- Shoreline: 37.87 Km
- Depth: Shallow
Rutland Water
Rutland Water Woodland
Rutland Water is a woodland area in Rutland, managed by Anglian Water.Local History around Rutland Water
There are some historic monuments around including:
Village cross at junction of Well Cross and King Edward's WayAlstoe Moot and part of Alsthorpe deserted medieval villageWakerley BridgeHorn deserted medieval village and moated siteManor house and gardensMaze 220m south east of St Peter and St Paul's ChurchEarthwork in Morcott SpinneyMoated site at North LuffenhamDovecote 170m north east of the junction between Main Street and Exton RoadBarnhill moated site at HambletonChurch BridgeMoated site with fishponds and enclosures at EmpinghamManorial settlement, 127m north west of St Mary's ChurchExton Old Hall.Wildlife in and around Rutland Water
Rutland Water Birds
There are 187 species of birds recorded as found near Rutland Water.
| American Wigeon (Anas americana) |
| Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus subsp. bewickii) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) |
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