Whissendine

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Whissendine is an English village in the county of Rutland, lying north west of the county town, Oakham.

It boasts two pubs (The White Lion and The Three Horseshoes), a church, a Methodist chapel, and a windmill.

Whissendine Windmill is again producing flour and miller Nigel Moon restored the full set of sails in September 2006[1]. There is also a camp site called Rutland Greendale on Pickwell Lane.

The large parish church towards the east of the village centre has a prominent tower. The screen to the Lady Chapel was brought here in the 19th century from the old chapel of St John's College, Cambridge.

Whissendine Church of England Primary School is situated in the middle of the village and has a reputation which draws pupils from outside its catchment area.

The Village Hall is a centre for the community, hosting many events throughout the year including antiques fayres, the village pantomime, and the local Brownies.

The village also has a Sports Club which plays host to a cricket team, football pitch, tennis club, archery club and a bowling green.

The pasture called The Banks is still let by an ancient custom. A candle in which a pin is stuck is lit and the last bidder before the pin falls is entitled to rent The Banks for the ensuing year.