 Brass at Cottesmore with the Cottesmore Hounds, by John Ferneley, 1818 | |
| Hunt type | Foxhunt |
|---|---|
| Country |  England |
| History | |
| Founded | 1666 |
| Hunt information | |
| Hound breed | Foxhound |
| Hunt country | Leicestershire, Rutland & Lincolnshire |
| Quarry | Trail hunting |
| Kennelled | Ashwell, Rutland |
| Website | www.cottesmore-hunt.co.uk/ |
The Cottesmore Hunt, which hunts mostly in Rutland, is one of the oldest foxhound packs in Britain, with origins dating back to 1666. Its name comes from the village of Cottesmore where the hounds were kennelled.