Hognaston
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'Hognaston is a small village and civil parish
in Derbyshire
, East Midlands, England.
Hognaston has a population of approximately 200; and has a play area, pub, church and a village hall.
Built on the side of a valley, which ends at the start of the river, it is made up of mostly newer houses but there are some older 17th and 18th century farm houses and cottages. Due to the dam at Carsington Reservoir
, the lower part of the village cannot get mobile phone signal, digital TV through an aerial, or very good radio quality.
St Bartholomew's Church in the centre of the village dates back to the 12th century, the doorway and the middle section dates back to Norman
times, shown by the stone carving over the door. This shows a bishop with crook, a lamb with cross, two fishes, a hog and other beasts. It is thought to represent the Agnus Dei.
The village hall was built in 1982 from the stones of the houses submerged by Carsington reservoir.
Due to its population being mostly pensioners, Hognaston has been called The Retirement Home of Derbyshire.
Hognaston forms part of the Derbyshire Dales
local government district.
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
in Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
, East Midlands, England.
Hognaston has a population of approximately 200; and has a play area, pub, church and a village hall.
Built on the side of a valley, which ends at the start of the river, it is made up of mostly newer houses but there are some older 17th and 18th century farm houses and cottages. Due to the dam at Carsington Reservoir
Carsington Reservoir
Carsington Water is a reservoir operated by Severn Trent Water in Derbyshire, England. The reservoir takes water from the River Derwent at Ambergate during winter months, pumping up to the reservoir by long tunnels and aqueduct. Water is released back into the river during summer months for water...
, the lower part of the village cannot get mobile phone signal, digital TV through an aerial, or very good radio quality.
St Bartholomew's Church in the centre of the village dates back to the 12th century, the doorway and the middle section dates back to Norman
Norman architecture
About|Romanesque architecture, primarily English|other buildings in Normandy|Architecture of Normandy.File:Durham Cathedral. Nave by James Valentine c.1890.jpg|thumb|200px|The nave of Durham Cathedral demonstrates the characteristic round arched style, though use of shallow pointed arches above the...
times, shown by the stone carving over the door. This shows a bishop with crook, a lamb with cross, two fishes, a hog and other beasts. It is thought to represent the Agnus Dei.
The village hall was built in 1982 from the stones of the houses submerged by Carsington reservoir.
Due to its population being mostly pensioners, Hognaston has been called The Retirement Home of Derbyshire.
Hognaston forms part of the Derbyshire Dales
Derbyshire Dales
Derbyshire Dales is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. Much of the district is situated in the Peak District, although most of its population lies along the River Derwent....
local government district.