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:
Barnhill moated site at HambletonDovecote 170m north east of the junction between Main Street and Exton RoadHorn deserted medieval village and moated siteExton Old HallChurch BridgeMoated site with fishponds and enclosures at EmpinghamWakerley BridgeManorial settlement, 127m north west of St Mary's ChurchMaze 220m south east of St Peter and St Paul's ChurchManor house and gardensEarthwork in Morcott SpinneyVillage cross at junction of Well Cross and King Edward's WayMoated site at North LuffenhamAlstoe Moot and part of Alsthorpe deserted medieval village.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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