Bothamsall

Coordinates: 53°15′11″N 0°59′20″W / 53.253°N 0.989°W / 53.253; -0.989
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Bothamsall
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townRetford
Postcode districtDN22
Dialling code01623
PoliceNottinghamshire
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53°15′11″N 0°59′20″W / 53.253°N 0.989°W / 53.253; -0.989

Bothamsall is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England.

According to the

United Kingdom Census 2001 it had a population of 185, increasing (with the inclusion of Bevercotes and Haughton) to 270 at the 2011 Census.[1] In the 2021 census Bothamsall was singularly reported as having 216 residents.[2]

History and amenities

Bothamsall motte

The village is situated about seven miles south of

motte-and-bailey castle.[3]

The

long-distance footpath
passes through the village.

Lound Hall

Lound Hall is a substantial 70-room country house which sits on the outskirts of Bothamsall village. The current house was built in the 1930s for Sir Harald Peake, although there has been a manor house on the site since the 1700s. The ruins of Haughton Chapel can be found within the grounds of the estate. The Hall was requisitioned during World War II for use as a base for the Royal Air Force, and then later became a military hospital for injured servicemen. The hall was sold in 2009 to couple, Robert Everist and Susan Mills. 2010 saw the start of a significant and vital restoration.

Bothamsall Hall

Bothamsall Hall is a fine stone country house built by the Duke of Newcastle which sits on the hill in the centre of Bothamsall village. The original house dated back to c.1673 and was demolished and re built in c.1845 along with the church by the Duke of Newcastle, the stone and mullion windows were recycled from the demolished 15th century Worksop Manor with a later wing added In 1906. The hall enjoys a prominent position overlooking the village and surrounding parkland. The hall has been refurbished over the past five years (2012 onwards) most recently the coach house and stables which have been converted into annex accommodation by the current owners.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  2. Office for National Statistics
    . Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ Pevsner, Nikolaus. 1979. The Buildings of England:Nottinghamshire.Harmondsworth, Middx. Penguin.

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