Coordinates: 52°52′26″N 1°04′59″W / 52.8739°N 1.0831°W
| Keyworth | |
  Keyworth
Keyworth shown within Nottinghamshire |
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| Population | 6,920 (2001)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Rushcliffe |
| Shire county | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG12 |
| Dialling code | 0115 (937) |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Rushcliffe |
| Website | http://www.keyworthparishcouncil.org/ |
| List of places: UK • England • Nottinghamshire | |
Keyworth is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England. It is located about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of the centre of Nottingham. The village sits on a small, broad hilltop about 200 feet above sea level which is set in the wider undulating boulder clay that characterises the area south of Nottingham.
Keyworth is twinned with the French village of Feignies.
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Demographics
At the time of the 2001 census the civil parish had a population of 6,920.[1]
Transport
Bus Services:[2]
Trent Barton
- Keyworth Connection: Keyworth to Nottingham
Premiere Travel
- 51: Nottingham to Upper Broughton via Wysall and Keyworth
- 52: Nottingham to Upper Broughton via Kinoulton and Keyworth
- 53: Keyworth to Bingham via Cotgrave
- 63: Keyworth to Beeston via Clifton, Ruddington and QMC
The nearest railway station is Nottingham. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport.
History and development
Keyworth is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Keyworth originally developed as an agricultural community. Listed buildings in the village include two grade II listed barns and three cottages on Main Street.
Later, frame knitting gave rise to local employment and expansion in the 1880s
Significant expansion took place throughout the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s with Keyworth effectively becoming a commuter town for Nottingham.
A fuller account can be found at the website of the Keyworth & District History Society.[3]
Churches
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and is Grade I listed.[4]
A Methodist church, Baptist church, Catholic church and a United Reformed church are also located in the village.
Education and Schools
South Wolds Community School is a large secondary school located in the village.
There are primary schools serving the needs of younger children (Crossdale Primary School, Keyworth Primary & Nursery School, Willowbrook Primary School)
Recreation
Keyworth Show takes place each summer.
Keyworth Leisure Centre has a swimming pool and is located at the site of the South Wolds School.
The playing fields behind the Church are on the site of an ancient medieval ridge and furrow system. This sometimes makes running a rather precarious business for the outfielders of Keyworth Cricket Club who play their home matches on this field. In the season 2006 Keyworth Cricket Club players created league records for the most runs in a season and the most centuries in a season. It was the most successful season in the history of the club, which dates back to 1814.
Another set of playing fields are located at the Platt Lane end of the village.
There is a well-constructed skate park also located at the Platt Lane end of the village.
A golf club is situated adjacent to the village (Stanton Golf Club).
Local groups include scouting, choir, conservation, history, photography and a karate club.
Commerce and amenities
The village is served by a large health centre. There is also a dental practice.
The main shopping areas are in the village are The Square, Main Street and The Parade. There are also smaller sets of shops on Manor Road, Nottingham Road and Prices Corner.
The range of shops includes bank, building societies, post office, pharmacy, supermarkets, hardware, hairdressers, newsagents, butchers, dry-cleaners.
There are two veterinary surgeries.
There are four public houses.
Two restaurants serving Indian food are situated in the village centre.
There are three Chinese takeaways, two fish-and-chip shops, an Indian takeaway and a pizza takeaway.
Keyworth is home to the headquarters of the British Geological Survey which is located on Nicker Hill on the North-East side of the village.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Parish Headcounts: Keyworth CP". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=798503&c=Keyworth&d=16&e=15&g=479622&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
- ^ http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/timetable-a.htm
- ^ "Keyworth & District History Society". http://www.keyworth-history.org.uk/histories/keyworth.htm.
- ^ "Church of St. Mary Magdalene". Images of England. English Heritage. http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/details/default.aspx?pid=1&id=431130. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
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