Burley on the Hill is a village and civil parish in Rutland, England. It is located two miles (3 km) north-east of Oakham. The population of the civil parish was 577 at the 2001 census, including Egleton, but reducing to 325 at the 2011 census.
The village is located on a hill overlooking the River Eye. The name "Burley" comes from the Old English word "burh", meaning "fortified place". The village was originally a Saxon settlement, and there is evidence of a fortified place on the hilltop.
The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and was held by the Earl of Nottingham. In the 13th century, the village was granted a charter by King Edward I.
The village is home to a number of historical buildings, including the Church of St Mary, which dates from the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building. It is looked after by The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk in England. The charity cares for over 350 churches of architectural, cultural and historic significance, which have been transferred into its care by the Church of England.
The Trust works to prevent any deterioration in the condition of the buildings in its care and to ensure they are in use as community assets. Local communities are encouraged to use them for activities and events and the buildings provide an educational resource, allowing children and young people to study history, architecture and other subjects. Most of the churches saved from closure are Grade I or Grade II* listed. Many are open to visitors as heritage sites on a daily basis and nearly 2 million people visit the Trust's churches each year.
The CCT was founded in 1984 and is funded by a combination of grants from the government, the Church of England and private donations. The Trust's work is overseen by a board of trustees, who are appointed by the Church of England.
The village is also home to Burley House, which was built in the 17th century. The house is a Grade II listed building.
Burley-on-the-Hill House is a country house in Burley-on-the-Hill, Rutland, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
The house was built in the early 17th century for Sir John Harrington, the Queen's Groom of the Stool. It was later owned by the Villiers family, including George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. The house was badly damaged by fire in 1898 and was rebuilt in 1908.
The house is surrounded by a large park, which was originally laid out by Humphry Repton.
Burley on the Hill is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its beautiful countryside and its historical buildings.
