Longford, Derbyshire Explained

Country:England
Static Image:St Chad Longford 119021 dcf93963.jpg
Static Image Width:250px
Static Image Caption:St Chad's Church, Longford
Coordinates:52.943°N -1.681°W
Map Type:Derbyshire
Official Name:Longford
Population:349
Population Ref:(2011)
Civil Parish:Longford
Shire County:Derbyshire
Region:East Midlands
Post Town:Ashbourne
Postcode District:DE6
Postcode Area:DE

Longford is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire Dales district, Derbyshire, England. The population of the civil parish as of the 2011 census was 349.[1] It is 6miles from Ashbourne and 11miles west of Derby.[2] The district of South Derbyshire borders the south and east of the parish.

History

In 1872 the parish of Longford was described as having just over 1150 people and 220 dwellings. This parish took in the settlements of Alkmonton, Rodsley, Hollington and the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley. The first three were owned by the Coke family whilst the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley was in the possession of Lord Vernon.[3]

Amenities

The village is centred on Main Street (which becomes Longford Lane shortly thereafter) and has relatively few amenities. These consist mainly of Longford C of E Primary School (on Main Street) and The Ostrich Inn (on Long Lane), which is around NaNmiles from the nominal village centre.

There was a small campsite and playing field adjacent to, and under the control of, The Ostrich Inn. In early 2012, The Ostrich was taken over by new management. The pub closed for the last time in March 2020 and is now a private house.

Notable residents

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil Parish population 2011. 27 March 2016. Office for National Statistics. Neighbourhood Statistics.
  2. http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/DBY/Longford/index.html Pigot and Co's Commercial Directory for Derbyshire, 1835
  3. Book: Wilson, John Marius. Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales. 1870–1872. 1 June 2019.
  4. Ian . Atherton . Coke, George (1570–1646) . 2004 . 2008-04-15 . 10.1093/ref:odnb/5827.