Longford, Derbyshire
| Longford | |
| Derbyshire | |
|---|---|
 St Chad's Church | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 52°56’35"N, 1°40’52"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 349 (2011) |
| Post town: | Ashbourne |
| Postcode: | DE6 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Derbyshire Dales |
Longford is a village and parish in Derbyshire. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was 349.[1] It is six miles from Ashbourne and 11 miles west of Derby.[2]
History
In 1872 the parish of Longford was described as having just over 1,150 people and 220 dwellings. The ancient parish includes the settlements of Alkmonton, Rodsley, Hollington and the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley. The first three were owned by the Coke family whilst the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley was in the possession of Lord Vernon.[3]
Amenities
The village is centred on Main Street (which becomes Longford Lane shortly thereafter) and has relatively few amenities. These consist mainly of Longford C of E Primary School (on Main Street) and The Ostrich Inn (on Long Lane), which is around ½ mile from the nominal village centre. There is a small campsite and playing field adjacent to, and under the control of, The Ostrich Inn.
In early 2012, The Ostrich (as it is known locally) was taken over by new management and has since proceeded to provide a regular set of varied events, from motorcycle conventions, spiritualist evenings, car boot sales and live music.
Notable residents
- George Coke was born here in 1646[4] He was the Bishop of Bristol and of Hereford.
- Rev. Thomas Anson a first-class cricketer was rector from 1850 to 1899.
References
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Longford, Derbyshire) |
- ↑ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11126071&c=Longford&d=16&e=62&g=6413610&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&o=362&m=0&r=1&s=1459090128688&enc=1. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ↑ Pigot and Co's Commercial Directory for Derbyshire, 1835 retrieved 19 April 2008
- ↑ Wilson, John Marius (1870–1872). Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales. http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/place_page.jsp?p_id=4077. Retrieved March 2010.
- ↑ Atherton, Ian (2004). "‘Coke, George (1570–1646)’". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/5827. http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/5827. Retrieved 2008-04-15.
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