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Draycott, Derbyshire history

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The name Draycott derives from resembling words dry coat, as the village resides north of both the River Derwent and Church Wilne, a reservoir. In particularly rainy season the village used to flood, hence the name ‘Dry Coat’ A prominent local family, which took its name from the village, included the eminent Irish judge Henry Draycott (1510-1572)

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Best Draycott, Derbyshire places to visit

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Draycott, Derbyshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Draycott, Derbyshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Draycott, Derbyshire’s information audio spots:

Graham Street Prims F.C. Graham Street Prims Football Club is a football club based in Derby, England. They are currently members of the United Counties League Division One. They play at the Asterdale Sports Ground in the Spondon area of Derby.

St Stephen’s Church, Borrowash St Stephen’s Church, Borrowash, Derbyshire is a parish church in the Church of England. It was built in the 1930s.

Borrowash Methodist Church Borrowash Methodist Church is in Derbyshire. The church is located in the town of Borrowosh. It is the birthplace of the first Methodist Church in the UK.

Elvaston Castle Gothic Revival castle and surrounding parkland is run and owned by Derbyshire County Council. Country park has 200 acres (0.81 km) of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens. Grade II* Listed Elvaston Castle has been neglected and is in need of restoration.

St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston St Bartholomew’s Church, Elvaston is a Grade I listed parish church in Derbyshire. It was built in the 1930s and is now a Grade II listed parish.

Risley Hall, Derbyshire Risley Hall is a country house, now a hotel set in 17 acres (69,000 m) of private landscaped grounds. It comprises 35 bedrooms and several function rooms. The building’s main function is as a hotel and spa, but it also caters for weddings.

St Michael’s Church, Breaston St Michael’s Church, Breaston is a Grade I listed parish church in Breaston, Derbyshire. It is located in the town of Breaston in the county of Derby. The church was built in the 1930s and is now a Grade II listed parish.

Great Wilne Great Wilne is a small village in Derbyshire, England on the border with Leicestershire. It is 7 miles (11 km) south east of Derby. The population at the 2011 Census is included in the civil parish of Shardlow and Great.

Soldiers and Sailors Sports Ground, Breaston Soldiers & Sailors Sports Ground is located on the outskirts of the Civil Parish of Breaston, on Risley Lane, near the A52.

St James’ Church, Shardlow St James’ Church, Shardlow is a Grade II listed parish church in Derbyshire. It was built in the 1930s and is located in Shardlow.

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