Sinfin
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Sinfin is a southern suburb of Derby
, England
, historically it was a separate village. It contained the main centre of Rolls-Royce
, on Nightingale Road. It still encompasses the housing developments of new Sinfin, which merge imperceptibly with those at Stenson Fields, over the city boundary.
produced in 1086 as Sedenfeld as a manor that belonged to baron Henry de Ferrers
. Mention is made of two carucates of land assessed to the geld; land for one plough and two villeins having another and of 6 acres (24,281.2 m²) of meadow. The land was valued at ten shillings. Its undertenant was named William, later William de Rolleston, a vassal to Henry de Ferrers, who displaced a Saxon thegn named Ulfkell. Today the Ferrers name is still seen in Sinfin.
Sinfin now has two distinct areas - the "new" and the "old"; it also merges with the Stenson Fields district of Derby to the south.
The "old" part is bordered to the north by the Derby - Crewe railway. Here, at the outset of WW2, was built a substantial ordnance depot. This was protected by a series of pillbox
es, gun emplacements and barrage balloons. Most of this is now built over but some evidence remains.
, an Asda
supermarket and a newsagent, chemist, amongst other outlets.
There is a Roman Catholic church, a church centre and, at the older part of Sinfin, St Stephen's church.
The 24 hectare (60 acres) Sinfin Moor Local Nature Reserve
lies on the southern edge of the community.
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, historically it was a separate village. It contained the main centre of Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce plc
Rolls-Royce Group plc is a global power systems company headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines , and also has major businesses in the marine propulsion and energy sectors. Through its defence-related activities...
, on Nightingale Road. It still encompasses the housing developments of new Sinfin, which merge imperceptibly with those at Stenson Fields, over the city boundary.
History
Sinfin is recorded in the Domesday BookDomesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
produced in 1086 as Sedenfeld as a manor that belonged to baron Henry de Ferrers
Henry de Ferrers
Henry de Ferrers was a Norman soldier from a noble family who took part in the conquest of England and is believed to have fought at the Battle of Hastings of 1066 and, in consequence, was rewarded with much land in the subdued nation.His elder brother William fell in the battle. William and Henri...
. Mention is made of two carucates of land assessed to the geld; land for one plough and two villeins having another and of 6 acres (24,281.2 m²) of meadow. The land was valued at ten shillings. Its undertenant was named William, later William de Rolleston, a vassal to Henry de Ferrers, who displaced a Saxon thegn named Ulfkell. Today the Ferrers name is still seen in Sinfin.
Sinfin now has two distinct areas - the "new" and the "old"; it also merges with the Stenson Fields district of Derby to the south.
The "old" part is bordered to the north by the Derby - Crewe railway. Here, at the outset of WW2, was built a substantial ordnance depot. This was protected by a series of pillbox
British hardened field defences of World War II
British hardened field defences of World War II were small fortified structures constructed as a part of British anti-invasion preparations. They were popularly known as pillboxes by reference to their shape.-Design and development:...
es, gun emplacements and barrage balloons. Most of this is now built over but some evidence remains.
Amenities
Sinfin also has a shopping centre. This houses a travel agent, a libraryLibrary
In a traditional sense, a library is a large collection of books, and can refer to the place in which the collection is housed. Today, the term can refer to any collection, including digital sources, resources, and services...
, an Asda
Asda
Asda Stores Ltd is a British supermarket chain which retails food, clothing, general merchandise, toys and financial services. It also has a mobile telephone network, , Asda Mobile...
supermarket and a newsagent, chemist, amongst other outlets.
There is a Roman Catholic church, a church centre and, at the older part of Sinfin, St Stephen's church.
The Church at Sinfin Moor
Sinfin Moor Church was built in 1970 and is a Local Ecumenical Partnership. This means that people from three denominations worship there: Methodists, Anglicans and United Reformed Church. It has its own dedicated website listing events both at the Church, the local area and also the Nature Reserve. This and more information can also be found on their Facebook page. Both links are listed at the bottom of this page.The 24 hectare (60 acres) Sinfin Moor Local Nature Reserve
Local Nature Reserve
Local nature reserve or LNR is a designation for nature reserves in the United Kingdom. The designation has its origin in the recommendations of the Wild Life Conservation Special Committee which established the framework for nature conservation in the United Kingdom and suggested a national suite...
lies on the southern edge of the community.
Famous residents
- Ted MoultTed MoultEdward Walker "Ted" Moult was a British farmer at Scaddows Farm near Ticknall, Derbyshire, who became a radio and television personality.- Early life :...
- TV Personality in 1950s and 60s. - Alan MullarkeyAlan MullarkeyAlan William Francis Mullarkey was the Mayor of Derby, England between 1996 and 1997. He held a variety of positions in the community throughout his life including city councillor for the Sinfin ward , Chair for the China Friendship Association, Labour Party candidate for Boulton in 2004 and a...
- Former mayor of Derby and Labour PartyLabour Party (UK)The Labour Party is a centre-left democratic socialist party in the United Kingdom. It surpassed the Liberal Party in general elections during the early 1920s, forming minority governments under Ramsay MacDonald in 1924 and 1929-1931. The party was in a wartime coalition from 1940 to 1945, after...
councillor for the Sinfin Ward.
Gallery
External links
- Sinfin home page
- News from Sinfin from the Derby Telegraph
- www.sinfin-derby.co.uk
- http://www.sinfinmoorchurch.org.ukSinfin Moor Church Website. The Facebook link is on the front page