Bothamsall is a village and

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in the Bassetlaw district of

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, England. According to the

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it had a population of 185, increasing (with the inclusion of Bevercotes and Haughton) to 270 at the 2011 Census. In the 2021 census Bothamsall was singularly reported as having 216 residents.

History and amenities

The village is situated about seven miles south of

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was built in 1845, replacing an earlier church from which the

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was retained. Next to the

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at the west end of the village is a small

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waymarked

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passes through the village.

Lound Hall

Lound Hall is a substantial 70-room country house which sits on the outskirts of Bothamsall village. The current house was built in the 1930s for Sir Harald Peake, although there has been a manor house on the site since the 1700s. The ruins of Haughton

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can be found within the grounds of the estate. The Hall was requisitioned during

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for use as a base for the Royal Air Force, and then later became a military

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for injured servicemen. The hall was sold in 2009 to couple, Robert Everist and Susan Mills. 2010 saw the start of a significant and vital restoration. Lound Hall

Bothamsall Hall

Bothamsall Hall is a fine stone country house built by the Duke of Newcastle which sits on the hill in the centre of Bothamsall village. The original house dated back to c.1673 and was demolished and re built in c.1845 along with the church by the Duke of Newcastle, the stone and mullion windows were recycled from the demolished 15th century Worksop Manor with a later wing added In 1906. The hall enjoys a prominent position overlooking the village and surrounding parkland. The hall has been refurbished over the past five years (2012 onwards) most recently the coach house and stables which have been converted into annex accommodation by the current owners.

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The village on Genukiwww.geograph.co.uk photos of Bothamsall and surrounding areawww.geograph.co.uk photos of Lound Hall and surrounding estateYouTube video - parish visit journal
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History and amenities

Lound Hall

Bothamsall Hall

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