Netherfield, Nottinghamshire
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Netherfield is a small town three miles (5 km) east of Nottingham
, England. It lies just outside the city boundary in the Borough of Gedling
. It is between Colwick
and Carlton
in the NG4 postcode area, and near the River Trent
.
Anciently, it was the Nether, or Lower Field of Carlton in the Willows within the Parish of Gedling covering some 168 acre (0.67987248 km²), two roods and 19 perches.
The ancient Nether Field was formed by the parochial boundaries and the effects of the eighteenth century enclosure of Gedling
The south-western boundary today is the Nottingham - Grantham
railway line, that follows the ancient course of the River Trent separating the Nether Field from Colwick Parish.
The south eastern boundary is also an old water course of the Trent forming the boundary of the Hesgang pasture which, until recent times belonged to Radcliffe on Trent
which is now on the other side of the present course of the River Trent.
The north-eastern boundary is formed by the Ouse Dyke, separating Netherfield from the parish of Stoke Bardolph
and lastly the northwestern boundary is now the Nottingham - Lincoln
railway line.
When in 1846 the Midland Railway
Company opened their Nottingham - Lincoln line it formed the northwestern boundary of Netherfield as it was later known when it became a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1885.
It was the building of the Ambergate, Nottingham, Boston and Eastern Junction Railway
line from Grantham to join with the Midland Railway which later Netherfield became well known for its railways and Colwick Motive Power Depot,(Circa 1869 - 13 April 1970).
Covering an area, as today from the north end of Victoria Road just passing the crossings of the former Nottingham - Gedling - Daybrook line, the eastern end of Gedling
up to Rectory Junction Viaduct
covering an area, end to end of one and a half to two miles (3 km).
During this time the population of Netherfield greatly increased from:
Rows of terraced Victorian
houses were built to accommodate their needs. This architecture remains characteristic of Netherfield.
After the closure of Colwick Depot the population did drop slightly due to unemployment and businesses closing, but began to increase during the early 1980s.
Despite its small size, Netherfield still has its own train station
. Carlton station is less than a mile away on the Nottingham - Lincoln
line. The local schools are the Carlton Netherfield Junior and Infants schools. The nearest secondary school is the Carlton-le-Willows School. There is a large Morrisons
store on Victoria Parkway near the A612 road
. In recent years, the area has had a dubious reputation for social problems associated with crime and poor housing, however with the use of local forums and regeneration projects, refurbishments and new housing the area is now enjoying a much better reputation.
Netherfield was the target of Zeppelin
bombing in 1916 during the First World War. A bomb, intended for the marshalling yards, landed on the corner of Cross Street and Dunstan Street, off Victoria Road and destroyed 6 houses. The site was reused as a children's playground.
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Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
, England. It lies just outside the city boundary in the Borough of Gedling
Gedling
Gedling is a local government district with borough status in Nottinghamshire, England. Its council is based in Arnold. It is part of the Greater Nottingham metropolitan area lying to the North and East of the City of Nottingham....
. It is between Colwick
Colwick
Colwick is a suburb in the east of Greater Nottingham in England. It forms part of the Nottinghamshire borough of Gedling, although Colwick Country Park is actually within the city boundary. It lies between the River Trent and the railway line, with nearby places being Netherfield , Bakersfield ,...
and Carlton
Carlton, Nottinghamshire
Carlton is a suburb to the east of the city of Nottingham in the borough of Gedling. It is close to Sneinton, Bakersfield, Mapperley, and St Anns. It is near the River Trent and has an NG4 postcode...
in the NG4 postcode area, and near the River Trent
River Trent
The River Trent is one of the major rivers of England. Its source is in Staffordshire on the southern edge of Biddulph Moor. It flows through the Midlands until it joins the River Ouse at Trent Falls to form the Humber Estuary, which empties into the North Sea below Hull and Immingham.The Trent...
.
Anciently, it was the Nether, or Lower Field of Carlton in the Willows within the Parish of Gedling covering some 168 acre (0.67987248 km²), two roods and 19 perches.
The ancient Nether Field was formed by the parochial boundaries and the effects of the eighteenth century enclosure of Gedling
The south-western boundary today is the Nottingham - Grantham
Grantham
Grantham is a market town within the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It bestrides the East Coast Main Line railway , the historic A1 main north-south road, and the River Witham. Grantham is located approximately south of the city of Lincoln, and approximately east of Nottingham...
railway line, that follows the ancient course of the River Trent separating the Nether Field from Colwick Parish.
The south eastern boundary is also an old water course of the Trent forming the boundary of the Hesgang pasture which, until recent times belonged to Radcliffe on Trent
Radcliffe on Trent
Radcliffe-on-Trent is a large village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire-Location:Radcliffe has a population of around 8,000. It is to the east of Nottingham, and is close to but not quite part of the Greater Nottingham built-up area...
which is now on the other side of the present course of the River Trent.
The north-eastern boundary is formed by the Ouse Dyke, separating Netherfield from the parish of Stoke Bardolph
Stoke Bardolph
Stoke Bardolph is a village and civil parish in the Gedling district of Nottinghamshire. It is to the east of Nottingham, and on the west bank of the River Trent. Nearby places include Burton Joyce and Radcliffe on Trent....
and lastly the northwestern boundary is now the Nottingham - Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of 85,595; the 2001 census gave the entire area of Lincoln a population of 120,779....
railway line.
When in 1846 the Midland Railway
Midland Railway
The Midland Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1844 to 1922, when it became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway....
Company opened their Nottingham - Lincoln line it formed the northwestern boundary of Netherfield as it was later known when it became a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1885.
It was the building of the Ambergate, Nottingham, Boston and Eastern Junction Railway
Ambergate, Nottingham, Boston and Eastern Junction Railway
The Ambergate, Nottingham, Boston and Eastern Junction Railway was an early British railway company, which opened in 1850.The original aim was to link to the proposed Manchester, Buxton, Matlock and Midlands Junction Railway at Ambergate to link Manchester with Boston and the East Coast...
line from Grantham to join with the Midland Railway which later Netherfield became well known for its railways and Colwick Motive Power Depot,(Circa 1869 - 13 April 1970).
Covering an area, as today from the north end of Victoria Road just passing the crossings of the former Nottingham - Gedling - Daybrook line, the eastern end of Gedling
Gedling, Nottinghamshire
Gedling is a village in Nottinghamshire, England, that is now a suburb of Greater Nottingham. It is situated four miles north-east of Nottingham city centre in the NG4 postcode...
up to Rectory Junction Viaduct
Rectory Junction Viaduct
Rectory Junction Viaduct, also known as the Radcliffe Viaduct, crosses the River Trent between Netherfield and Radcliffe on Trent near Nottingham.-History:...
covering an area, end to end of one and a half to two miles (3 km).
During this time the population of Netherfield greatly increased from:
- 1801 - 60 people.
- 1891 - 2,648 people
- 1901 - 4,646 people.
Rows of terraced Victorian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
houses were built to accommodate their needs. This architecture remains characteristic of Netherfield.
After the closure of Colwick Depot the population did drop slightly due to unemployment and businesses closing, but began to increase during the early 1980s.
Despite its small size, Netherfield still has its own train station
Netherfield railway station
Netherfield railway station serves the area of Netherfield in the borough of Gedling in Nottinghamshire, England. It comprises a single island platform with two tracks, with only a single waiting shelter...
. Carlton station is less than a mile away on the Nottingham - Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of 85,595; the 2001 census gave the entire area of Lincoln a population of 120,779....
line. The local schools are the Carlton Netherfield Junior and Infants schools. The nearest secondary school is the Carlton-le-Willows School. There is a large Morrisons
Morrisons
Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc is the fourth largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom, headquartered in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The company is usually referred to and is branded as Morrisons formerly Morrison's, and it is part of the FTSE 100 Index of companies...
store on Victoria Parkway near the A612 road
A612 road
The A612 road is an A-class road in the United Kingdom running between Nottingham and Averham, on the A617 near Newark.It starts in central Nottingham at a junction with the A60. Initially running east, as Pennyfoot Street, before a right turn sees it head southwards onto Manvers Street, a 4 lane...
. In recent years, the area has had a dubious reputation for social problems associated with crime and poor housing, however with the use of local forums and regeneration projects, refurbishments and new housing the area is now enjoying a much better reputation.
Netherfield was the target of Zeppelin
Zeppelin
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship pioneered by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century. It was based on designs he had outlined in 1874 and detailed in 1893. His plans were reviewed by committee in 1894 and patented in the United States on 14 March 1899...
bombing in 1916 during the First World War. A bomb, intended for the marshalling yards, landed on the corner of Cross Street and Dunstan Street, off Victoria Road and destroyed 6 houses. The site was reused as a children's playground.
Bus Transport
Nottingham City Transport- 44: Nottingham - Netherfield - Gedling
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- 5: Nottingham - Netherfield - Burton Joyce - Lowdham - Oxton.
- 7.2: Nottingham - Mapperley - Gedling - Netherfield.
- 7.3: Nottingham - Mapperley - Carlton - Netherfield.
- 73/73A: Colwick - Netherfield - Carlton/Sneinton - Mapperley - Arnold.
- 74: Netherfield - St Micheals Avenue - Netherfield.
- S8: Calverton - Woodborough - Lambley - Gedling - Netherfield.
- S9: Southwell - Lowdham - Burton Joyce - Netherfield.
- S10: Sneinton - Colwick - Netherfield - Carlton.
- S11: St Anns - Carlton - Netherfield.