Oakham

Oakham is a market town in Rutland, with a remarkable Norman great hall at the heart of its old castle. Built in the late twelfth century for the lord of the manor, the hall preserves richly carved stonework from a time when it served both as a residence and a place of authority. An old local custom required visiting peers to present a horseshoe to the lord, and such gifts came to adorn the hall's walls.