Chaddesden
| Chaddesden | |
| Derbyshire | |
|---|---|
 Shops and green at Sussex Circus, Chaddesden | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK377371 |
| Location: | 52°55’48"N, 1°26’18"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 13,181 |
| Post town: | Derby |
| Postcode: | DE21 |
| Dialling code: | 01332 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Derby |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Derby North |
Chaddesden is a Derbyshire village which has become a large residential suburb of Derby. Though attached to the city, Chaddesden remains a distinct place, on the northeast of Derby's urban sprawl, separated from the heart of the city to the west by the River Derwent and, following its valley, the main railway line and the A61 and A52 trunk roads.
Historically this was a separate village, centred around Chaddesden Hall and its parish church, the 14th century St Mary's Church. The area was significantly expanded by 20th century housing developments, and was incorporated into Derby's civic jurisdiction in 1968.
Churches
The focal point of the village is probably the ancient Church of St Mary's. It is important as a dated example of church architecture before the advent of the perpendicular style. It was rebuilt by Henry Chaddesden, Archdeacon of Leicester, around 1357. The tall and spacious chancel running from its nave and aisle, dates from this period. Its west tower is perpendicular in style with its big west door and window. Restoration work on the chancel was carried out in 1857 by G. Place.
The church, believed to be over 600 years old, contains an ornate rood screen and an unusual chalice shaped font. There are monuments to the Wilmot family who were local landlords.
In the churchyard is a small mound, where 6 almshouses used to stand. They had been founded by Robert Wilmot of Chaddesden Hall.
St Mark's Church on Francis Street was built in 1938 by Naylor & Sale, and St. Philip's Church on Taddington Road was built in 1955 by S.W. Milburn to service an ever-expanding population. The bell in St. Philip's came from Derwent Woodlands church in Derwent village, which was "drowned" in the 1940s with the building of Ladybower Reservoir (near Bamford).
History
The old village, recorded in Domesday Book as "Cedesene",[1] is situated two and a half miles east of the city. In 1086 it was a manor in the possession of Henry de Ferrers[2] and was worth the sum of three pounds.
There are many focal points and small shopping centres, the largest being on Nottingham Road (a Roman road).
Chaddesden Hall, the seat of the Wimot family, was demolished in the 1920s when the Wilmot family sold its estate. The grounds are a well used park, which contains a children's play area as well as facilities for sports like cricket and football.
The Corporation of Derby acquired much of the land when it came up for sale in the 1930s by the Wilmot family, and started to build houses on it. The shopping area on Nottingham Road was developed around the same time as was Chaddesden Park Hotel.
The Wilmot family name still appears in the names of local businesses, including the Wilmot Service Station on Morley Road and the Wilmot Arms Public House at the junction of Morley Road, Chaddesden Lane and Wood Road.
In the twentieth century, houses sprang up at a high rate, and particularly after the War. Chaddesden soon became the largest suburb of Derby.
Community facilities
Public facilities in Chaddesden include a public library, and a large park. There is a King George V Playing Field.
Chaddesden village centre has many amenities and local shops, with two public houses and a 29-bedroom hotel.
Chaddesden Wood and Lime Lane Wood have been designated a Local Nature Reserve.[3][4]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.1326
- ↑ Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.748
- ↑ "Chaddesden Wood and Lime Lane Wood". Natural England. http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=chaddesden&ID=92. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ↑ "Map of Chaddesden Wood and Lime Lane Wood". Natural England. http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271008831%27. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
