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Holme Village History
Holme is a small village near Newark, known for its rich history and scenic countryside. It's a lovely walk from Winthorpe along the river, approximately 7 km round trip, making it a great route for dog walkers
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Early History
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Roman Occupation: Around AD 43-47, the Vale of Trent, including Holme, was occupied by Roman armies. A marching camp was likely sited at Holme, near the Fosse Way[1].
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Danelaw Influence: The name 'Holme' reflects its origins within the Danelaw. In Old Norse, 'holm' often refers to an island or reclaimed farmland[1].
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Medieval Records: Holme is mentioned in a deed from 1160-1170, indicating its existence and significance during that period[1].
Significant Events
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Flood of 1575: A catastrophic flood changed the course of the River Trent, separating Holme from North Muskham and making it a separate parish[1].
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Sturgeon Catch: The last known catch of a sturgeon on the Trent near Holme was in 1902, with the fish measuring 8.5 feet and weighing 250 pounds[1].
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Nan Scott's Chamber
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Legend: During the Black Death of 1666, Nan Scott isolated herself in a room above the porch of St Giles Church, known as Nan Scott’s Chamber. She reportedly stayed there for the rest of her life after finding only one other survivor in the village[2].
St Giles Church
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Construction: Built around 1150, with significant additions in the 13th and 15th centuries by John Barton, a wealthy wool merchant[1].
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Features: Known for its early Tudor carved poppy heads and medieval stained glass. The church was restored in 1932[1].
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Langford Village History
Langford is located near Holme and has a similarly rich history.
Early History
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Domesday Book: In 1066, Leofric was the Lord of Langford. By 1086, Ranulf held the land, which had a taxable value of 2.4 geld units[3].
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Flood of 1575: This flood altered the course of the River Trent, placing Langford and Holme on the same side of the river[3].
Notable Sites
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Langford Old Hall: A Grade II* Elizabethan Manor House built in 1573 by George Talbot, the Earl of Shrewsbury. It has been sympathetically renovated, retaining many original features[3].
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WWII Connection
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RAF Winthorpe: During WWII, Langford was used by RAF Winthorpe officers. One notable resident was responsible for collecting aircrew remains from crash sites[3].
These villages offer a fascinating glimpse into England's rich historical tapestry, from Roman times through the medieval period and into modern history.
If you have any specific questions or need more details, feel free to ask!
References
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