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Lenton, Nottingham Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Lenton, Nottingham

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Lenton, Nottingham history

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Lenton derives from the River Leen, which runs nearby. The name Lenton means “Lenton” and means “lenton” The name of Lenton is derived from the river Leen.

Lenton Priory

Lenton Priory was founded in the village by William Peverel at the beginning of the 12th century . A Cluniac monastery, it was home to mostly French monks until the late 14th-century . The priory was dissolved in 1538 as part of King Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries .

Lenton Fair

Lenton Fair originally ran for 8 days before being extended to 12 days . King Henry II granted permission for the priory to hold an annual fair on The Feast of Saint Martin . The fair caused numerous disputes with the mayor and burgesses of Nottingham .

16th-20th centuries

From the closure of the priory in 1538 until the late 18th century, Lenton was primarily a rural agricultural village . The village of Lenton is now known as Lenton on the coast of North Wales .

Lenton, Nottingham geography / climate

Administratively, Lenton falls within the Nottingham South constituency. Most of the area lies within the electoral ward of Dunkirk and Lenton. The “Lenton Triangle” area is considered by most residents to be part of Lenton, due to its similar character.

Neighbouring areas

Dunkirk to the south and west

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Best Lenton, Nottingham places to visit

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

Players Bonded Warehouses (Nottingham) Players Bonded Warehouses are a major former group of warehouses in Nottingham which were used by John Player & Sons for bonded storage of tobacco . The buildings were completed in 1939, and were in use until operations ceased in 2016 . The site was purchased by the University of Nottingham, with demolition beginning in summer 2017 .

St Peter’s Church, Radford St Peter’s Church, Radford is a parish church in Radford, Nottingham . Address: 171 Hartley Rd, Nottingham NG7 3DW, UK (St.Peter’s Park)

New Art Exchange New Art Exchange is a contemporary art gallery in Nottingham’s Hyson Green neighborhood . It represents contexts of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic artists and communities . The organisation formed as a charity in 2003 .

Sumac Centre The Sumac Centre is a self-managed social centre in Nottingham, UK . It provides resources, meeting spaces and workshops for groups and individuals . It is part of the UK Social Centre Network and radical catering group Veggies is based there .

Nottingham Crown Court Nottingham Crown Court is a Crown Court and High Court of Justice in Nottingham, England . It is also known as the High Court, High Court and Crown of Justice, Nottingham .

Shipstones Brewery James Shipstone & Sons was a brewery in New Basford, Nottingham, England, that opened in 1852 and closed in 1991. The brewery opened in 1852 and was closed in 1991.

Carrington Baptist Church, Nottingham Carrington Baptist Church was a Baptist church on Sherbrooke Road, Carrington, Nottingham which was opened in 1883. It was located in Carrington.

Church of St John the Evangelist, Carrington St. John the Evanglist, Carrington is a parish church in Carrington, Nottingham. The church is Grade II listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as it is a building of special architectural or historic interest.

St Ann’s Church, Nottingham St. Ann’s Church was a Church of England church in Nottingham between 1864 and 1971. The church was located on St. Ann’s Well Road between the ages of 1864 and 1971.

St Catharine’s Church, Nottingham St Catharine’s Church, Nottingham, was a parish church in the Church of England in Nottingham. The church was built in the 18th century.

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