It remained a dominant feature of the village until the early 20th century, although it changed hands many times between the Abbots of Cluny, the Kings of England and those they rewarded.

The placenames refer to the Priory College of Blessed Mary, founded in 1356 by Sir William Wade, and active until the dissolution of the monasteries, when the land was given to Gregory, Baron Cromwell.

Its central point remains a small village green with lime trees planted to mark the coronation of King George V in 1911.

The public services that remain include a church, a pub, a village hall, a residential home and an antique shop.

Manton is served by an hourly daytime bus service, Monday to Friday, between Oakham and Corby.