Hambleton, a village and a parish in Rutland. The village stands on an emminence, near the river Gwash, 3 miles NE by N from Manton station on the M.R., and 3 ESE from Oakham; is said to have had three churches at the Conquest; was once a market-town, and has a post and telegraph office under Oakham; money order office, Oakham. The parish comprises 2862 acres; population, 235. The manor belonged to Editha, wife of the Confessor; passed to the Badlesmeres, and belongs now to the Finch family. Hambleton Hall is a fine building of stone in the Gothic style; it was erected in 1881. An old Tudor mansion, formerly called Hambleton Hall, is now used as a farmhouse. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Peterborough; net value, £188 with residence. Patrons, the Dean and Chapter of Lincoln. The church is chiefly Early English, with Later English clerestory; consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with a square tower, and is in good condition. The chancel was beautifully restord in 1892 at a cost of £3000.
