Oakham

England, United Kingdom

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Oakham is a town in Rutland, a unitary authority and historic county in the East Midlands of England. It serves as the administrative center for Rutland, which is the smallest historic county in England. Oakham has a population of approximately 11,000 people. The town features a large 14th-century church and a 12th-century castle known for its Norman architecture. Historically, the area was characterized by oak woodlands and later saw Roman settlement. It was first mentioned as a separate county in 1159.12

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…the historic market towns of Oakham and Uppingham, each with a famous school. Oakham also has a large 14th-century church and a 12th-century castle that is one of the finest examples of late Norman domestic architecture. Rutland has many other fine old churches and houses, whose high quality can be…
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…the historic market towns of Oakham and Uppingham, each with a famous school. Oakham also has a large 14th-century church and a 12th-century castle that is one of the finest examples of late Norman domestic architecture. Rutland has many other fine old churches and houses, whose high quality can be…
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