Ratby village apparently has a long and interesting history. The oldest known human settlement in Ratby was at the Bury Camp on the edge of Ratby, an Iron Age encampment later used by the Romans.

The Church is the next oldest structure, built in the medieval period. There are also some cottages dating back several centuries. For most of its history, Ratby was a small agricultural village with a few farms and the open 3-field plan until enclosure in the 18th Century.

The History of Ratby: Vol 1
The story of Ratby Parish Church

Ratby Parish Council
Ratby on Wikipedia
Ratby Local History Group
Ratby Parish Walks

Ratby, OS Grid Ref: SK 511 056