Oakham

geographical name

town in Leicestershire in east central England that was the capital of the former county of Rutlandshire population 11,000

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“Oakham.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oakham. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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