Pilsley, Baslow
- Not to be confused with Pilsley, Clay Cross
| Pilsley | |
| Derbyshire | |
|---|---|
 Pilsley village centre | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SK240709 |
| Location: | 53°14’6"N, 1°38’28"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 152 (2011) |
| Post town: | Bakewell |
| Postcode: | DE45 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Derbyshire Dales |
Pilsley is a small village in Derbyshire, tucked within the Peak District. The 2011 Census recorded a parish population of 152.
The village is close to Chatsworth House and most of it belongs to the Chatsworth estate, owned by the Duke of Devonshire.
The village
The village has a primary school which was built by Joseph Paxton and extended in 1950 (kitchen), 1969, 1998 and 2002. Many of the pupils are the children of Chatsworth estate employees. The Wesleyan Chapel was converted into a computer room for the school in 2004. There is also a pub and a post office.
Pilsley is also the location of the Chatsworth Farm Shop, a business selling estate and British produce, which was established in the former shire horse stables in 1977 and was employing more than 100 people in 2005. A 90-seat restaurant was added in 2004.[1]
See also
Other Chatsworth estate villages:
Outside links
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