Wing, Rutland

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1 Architecture
2 Etymology
3 Turf maze
4 Waterworks
5 Famous inhabitants
6 Public houses
7 External links

Wing is a small village in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England.

[edit] Architecture

The 17th century houses in Wing were built from stone quarried at nearby Barnack.

The church, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, was much rebuilt in 1875, at which time the spire was removed. Some parts of the building date from Norman times, including the south arcade of c. 1150, the slightly later north arcade and the north doorway.

Image:Wing Maze.jpg

[edit] Etymology

Its name first occurs as Wenge in the 12th century, and likeliest came from Old Norse vengi = "field".

[edit] Turf maze

The circular "turf maze" (actually a unicursal labyrinth, roughly 40 ft in diameter), which was cut from the turf of the village green, is said to date back to medieval times, based on the fact that its design is similar to the pavement maze in Chartres cathedral and other medieval examples.

[edit] Waterworks

A treatment plant just outside the village treats water extracted from Rutland Water reservoir a few miles to the north. Proposals by Anglian Water to extend the works, and increase the volume of drinking water extracted from the lake, were strongly opposed by the RSPB on the grounds that fluctuating water levels could potentially damage wildfowl habitats around the lake.

[edit] Famous inhabitants

Francis Meres (1565-1647), churchman and author, became rector of Wing in 1602
Sir Charles Vernon Boys, FRS (1855-1944), experimental physicist, was born in Wing.

[edit] Public houses

Wing village had two pubs:-

The Kings Arms, which mainly caters for families staying at the local campsite. This is a rather smart pub where customers will be expected to wear a shirt and tie.
The Cuckoo, which was frequented by many villagers and had a Monday night quiz for many years. It is now closed and will be converted into a house