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Skegby Manor House
Skegby is a village in the Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies on the B6014 road, two miles west of Mansfield and one mile north of Sutton-in-Ashfield, close to Stanton Hill. Skegby sits on both sides of a deep valley near the source of the River Meden. Etymology Skegby took the name of 'Skeggi' which was the name of a Viking settler. His name means the ("bearded one"). The second element of the name is Danish and can mean a farmstead or village. History Skegby is an ancient parish. It covered about 1,433 acres and included the then Hamlet (place), hamlet of Stanton Hill. In 1931 the parish had a population of 6,519. It was in Skegby Rural District. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Sutton in Ashfield and became part of Sutton in Ashfield Urban District. Sutton in Ashfield Urban District was in turn abolished in 1974 to become part of the new district of Ashfield. Skegby is mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Andrew's Church, Skegby
St. Andrew's Church is a parish church in the Church of England in Skegby, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade II listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a building of special architectural or historic interest. The Skegby War Memorial, to the left of the entrance to the Church, is Grade II listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is of special architectural or historic interest. History The church is medieval, the north arcade dating from the 13th century It is set on a hill overlooking the village and is mentioned in the Domesday Book Domesday Book ( ; the Middle English spelling of "Doomsday Book") is a manuscript record of the Great Survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror. The manuscript was originally known by ....Churches in the Ashfield Area. Ashfield District Council Parish Structure The church is in a group of parishes which includ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William The Conqueror
William the Conqueror (Bates ''William the Conqueror'' p. 33– 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy (as William II) from 1035 onward. By 1060, following a long struggle, his hold on Normandy was secure. In 1066, following the death of Edward the Confessor, William invaded England, leading a Franco-Norman army to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, and suppressed subsequent English revolts in what has become known as the Norman Conquest. The rest of his life was marked by struggles to consolidate his hold over England and his continental lands, and by difficulties with his eldest son, Robert Curthose. William was the son of the unmarried Duke Robert I of Normandy and his mistress Herleva. His Legitimacy (family law), illegitimate status and youth caused some difficulties for h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teversal, Skegby And Silverhill Trails
The Teversal, Skegby and Silverhill Trails are a network of multi-user trails in the Ashfield District, Nottinghamshire. The trails are situated between the villages of Teversal, Skegby, Stanton Hill, Pleasley and the town of Sutton-in-Ashfield. Teversal Trail The trails are a distance of 5 miles. The trails are suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding. The Teversal Visitors Centre is along the route of the trails. The village of Teversal inspired D. H. Lawrence within his book Lady Chatterley's Lover, Teversal Manor being based on Wragby Hall. Teversal Manor was formally owned by the Earls of Carnarvon. The Phoenix Greenways form part of the trails which link onto the Five Pits Trail and Brierley Forest Park. History The Teversal, Skegby and Silverhill Trails are a set of former railways built by the Great Northern Railway as part of the Leen Valley Extension line. left, Teversal Manor Station, a former station for passengers The Stanton Ironworks had several c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge Over The Skegby Trail - Geograph
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or railway) without blocking the path underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs of bridges, each serving a particular purpose and applicable to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on factors such as the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it. The earliest bridges were likely made with fallen trees and stepping stones. The Neolithic people built boardwalk bridges across marshland. The Arkadiko Bridge, dating from the 13th century BC, in the Peloponnese is one of the oldest arch bridges in existence and use. Etymology The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' traces the origin of the word ''bridge' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
