Breadsall
| Breadsall | |
| Derbyshire | |
|---|---|
 Breadsall Old Hall | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK370397 |
| Location: | 52°57’14"N, 1°27’-0"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 773 (2011) |
| Post town: | Derby |
| Postcode: | DE21 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Erewash |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Mid Derbyshire |
Breadsall is a village in Derbyshire, by the northern edge of the suburbs of Derrby. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 773.
Nearby is the site of Breadsall Priory.
The parish church, All Saints', has a very fine war memorial in the style of a Celtic cross within the churchyard, commemorating fourteen men who died during the First World War and nine men and one woman who lost their lives during the Second World War.
History
Breadsall appears in the Domesday Book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers, who was garnted many manors in Derbyshire, and as being worth four pounds. The text includes reference to a knight, a church, meadows and a mill.
About the village
The village is popular location for retired folk, living comfortably while still in reach of Derby city centre.
The village has a corner shop on the main road to the south of the village, a community centre, Church of England Primary School, and also a Centre of Education, which assists mentally and physically handicapped people with their education.
There is a large village green and sports field, where cricket and football are played. Breadsall Cricket Club has been on this site since the 1950s and remains a thriving institution.
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