Hollington, Derbyshire
| Hollington | |
| Derbyshire | |
|---|---|
 Chapelhouse Farm, Hollington | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK228399 |
| Location: | 52°57’22"N, 1°39’40"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 212 (2001) |
| Post town: | Ashbourne |
| Postcode: | DE6 |
| Dialling code: | 01889 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Derbyshire Dales |
Hollington is a village in south-western Derbyshire, about halfway between the county town, the city of Derby to the south-east and the Staffordshire border (across which stands near the Uttoxeter, to the south-west). The village is five and a half miles west of Derby.
The 2001 Census counted in Hollington a population of just 212.
There are only a few buildings in Hollington of note. The Red Lion pub is the sole pub here. One building of historical importance, a 500-year-old wooden framed house named Lodge Farm, which is a Grade II listed building.[1]
Once the village had a church: it has though been closed and converted into a house, sold privately. There was once a church school too.
Farming
Hollington is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Holintune. The name is Old English, believed to mean 'Holly farmstead'.
The area is known for having high quality soil known as keuper marl, which is considered effective for farming and milk production.
Modern farming in the area has changed considerably in recent years compared to the past, for example halfway through the 20th century there were as many as 18 farms in Hollington all working on a small scale with only a few animals, but now there are very few farms, much larger in size.
This is because as the old farmers retired, their farmland was purchased by larger companies and combined with their own land to create even larger farms. Also a major handicap on large scale farming was removed in the 1950s when piped water was made available where as before the only water supply was pumped up by hand. This made it easier to water large scale farms and to take care of more animals than was possible before.[2]
Society
The Hollington Millennium Committee was formed in 1999 in order to organise a millennium celebration, but has continued to operate. It has established more events, including fundraisers for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee party in 2002. The fundraisers have also been used in order to restore the village greens, plant trees and more.
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References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1158455: Old Farmhouse at Lodge Farm (Grade II listing)
- ↑ "Hollington". Derbyshire. Derby photos. http://www.derbyphotos.co.uk/areas_a_h/hollington.htm. Retrieved 2 May 2012.