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Skegby, Bassetlaw Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Skegby, Bassetlaw

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Skegby, Bassetlaw history

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Medieval history

Roger de Busli at the time of the Domesday (1086) was the key landowner of the Marnham manor as well as beyond. William de Kewles became lord of these manors from this, and from this they passed to the Chaworths. Elizabeth, the daughter and heiress of Sir George Chaworth, carried the holdings through marriage to Sir William Cope. By 1853 Earl Brownlow was the principal owner and lord of the manor.

Later history

Skegby Manor was a 285-acre (115 ha) farm. It was held by Charles Francis Wade in the mid 1800s. Their son Richard Wade became a partner in the Sharpe & Wade solicitor firm. Hugh Wade was a noted 1920s-40s musician and writer.

Skegby, Bassetlaw toponymy

The name “Skegby” has of Norse origins, the by(r) or dwelling of Skeggir, who is translated as “the bearded one” Skegby was recorded in the Domesday Book as Scachebi.

Skegby, Bassetlaw landmarks

Listed buildings

Skegby Manor is listed at Grade II, and dates from the 18th century. It is the only listed residence in the area and dates back to the 1800s. The pigeoncote auxiliary building is also listed.

Skegby, Bassetlaw geography / climate

Location

Skegby is surrounded by the following local areas: Darlton to the north, Normanton-on-Trent to the south and Low Marnham to the east.

Settlement

Skegby is located 1+1/5 miles (2 km) west of the Marnham villages. It maintains very few houses with a small number of farms in the surrounding area.

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

Whimpton Village Whimpton Village is a deserted medieval village in Nottinghamshire. It is near the A57 road between the villages of Darlton and Dunham-on-Trent.

St George the Martyr’s Church, North & South Clifton St George the Martyr’s Church, North and South Clifton is a Grade II* listed parish church. It is located in North Cliften, Nottinghamshire.

St Gregory’s Church, Fledborough St Gregory’s Church is a redundant Anglican church in Fledborough, Nottinghamshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

High Marnham High Marnham is a village in Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire. It is 122 miles north of London, 23 miles north east of Nottingham, and 17 miles north-east of Mansfield. There is one listed building in the village.

St Wilfrid’s Church, Low Marnham St Wilfrid’s Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Low Marnham, 18.6 kilometres (12 mi) to the east of Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.

St Giles’ Church, Darlton St Giles’ Church, Darlton is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England. The church is located in the village of Darlon, near to the town centre of Darmton.

Marnham, Nottinghamshire Marnham is a civil parish in the Bassetlaw district, in the county of Nottinghamshire. It is 122 miles north of London, 23 miles north east of Nottingham and 17 miles north-east of Mansfield. In 2011 the parish had a population of 117. The parish touches Fledborough, Normanton on Trent, South Clifton, Tuxford and Weston.

Skegby, Bassetlaw Skegby is a hamlet within the Marnham civil parish in Bassetlaw district, of the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 122 miles (196 km) north of London, 23 mi (37km) north east of Nottingham, and 17 mi (27 km) North east of Mansfield. There are two listed buildings in the area.

St Matthew’s Church, Normanton-upon-Trent St Matthew’s Church, Normanton-on-Trent is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Normanton on Trent.

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