Holmewood
- Not to be confused with Holmwood nor Holme Wood
| Holmewood | |
| Derbyshire | |
|---|---|
 Williamthorpe Ponds, Holmewood | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK432660 |
| Location: | 53°11’22"N, 1°21’18"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 2,909 (2001) |
| Post town: | Chesterfield |
| Postcode: | S42 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North East Derbyshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Bolsover |
Holmewood is a former coal mining village in Derbyshire, with close links to other mining villages of north-east of the county, Heath, North Wingfield and Temple Normanton.
The village of Holmewood was formed as a residence by The Williamthorpe Colliery Company from 1905 until 1970, when it closed due to the high cost of deep seam mining. The colliery was the main employer of the village and upon its closure, caused much unemployment within the area. In the late 1980s, plans were put in place to construct two large industrial estates to limit the high unemployment levels within the ex-colliery communities in this corner of the county. This industrial estate has now expanded to cover a much larger area and is known as the 'Holmewood Enterprise Zone'.
There is a countryside park on the site, which is known as the Five Pits Trail, which links the five villages around Holmewood. The area contains several ponds that, once heavily polluted, are now havens for wildlife and are popular with anglers and birdwatchers.
The village has many small shops, a working men's club, churches and a public library.
The local football team is Holmewood Park Rangers.
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