Village
Ketton was originally Chetene meaning on the banks of the Chater (the river running through the village), though this has evolved over time to become Ketton!
It was originally three separate villages: Ketton, Aldgate and Geeston; but as they grew they merged to form the village that Ketton is today.
Facilities in the village include a post office and general store, a library, two pubs (the Railway Inn and the Northwick Arms), a flower shop, a Sports centre, a playschool and a Church of England primary school. There are 2 churches in the village (Methodist and Church of England)
A feature of Ketton is the parish Church of St Mary's which is over 800 years old. The Church has an exquisite tower and spire. The west front is an excellent example of 12C transitional work and the remainder of the church is mainly 13c. The chancel was rebuilt by Sir Gilbert Scott. The east window and altar are by Sir Ninian Comper (1907). The stone is from Barnack. There are Ketton headstones in the churchyard; one by the lychgate depicts mason's tools and is by stonemason William Hibbins of Ketton.
Robert of Ketton was the first person to translate the Qur'an into Latin. The translation was complete by 1143.
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