Edwinstowe
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  Edwinstowe Edwinstowe shown within Nottinghamshire | |
| Civil parish | Edwinstowe |
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| District | Newark and Sherwood |
| Shire county | Nottinghamshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANSFIELD |
| Postcode district | NG21 |
| Dialling code | 01623 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Sherwood |
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Edwinstowe is a village and civil parish in the heart of Sherwood Forest, north Nottinghamshire, England.
Its name means Edwin's resting place because King (and Saint) Edwin of Northumbria's body was hidden in the church after he was killed in the Battle of Hatfield Chase, near Doncaster, probably in 633. Edwinstowe is referenced twice in the Domesday Book. Legend has it that Robin Hood married his sweetheart Maid Marian in St Mary's Church.
Thoresby Colliery serves as Edwinstowe's main source of employment. However, since the decline of the British coal industry, tourism is now becoming a major influence on the local economy due to the popularity of the Robin Hood legend and the alleged location of his base at the Major Oak.
There was a post windmill south of the Mansfield Road (grid reference SK613663) with a small box-style roundhouse. It was driven by 2 common sails and 2 double patent sails.
History
Edwinstowe derives its name from King Edwin of Northumbria. In 633 CE Edwin was killed in the Battle of Hatfield Chase against King Penda of Mercia near the present day hamlet of Cuckney which is located roughly five miles to the northwest of modern day Edwinstowe.[1] The first government document to make reference to Edwinstowe is the Domesday Book. The document records that there were five households in addition to one priest and his four bordars living in the hamlet as of 1086.[2]
Village facilities/features
- Village Hall
- Thoresby Colliery
- Royal Oak pub
- Ye Olde Jug and Glass - pub (Closed)
- Black Swan - pub
- Edwinstowe Bistro
- Antiques Centre
- Church Farm workshops
- Edwinstowe House
- The Cottage Tea Rooms
- Launay's Restaurant
- Thoresby Colliery Youth Band
- Thoresby Colliery Band
- Maun Valley Project Conservation Area
- Sherwood Forest Fun Park
- Sherwood Forest Youth Hostel
- Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre
- Thorseby St John Ambulance Division
- [3] - Outdoor Adventure Park
- Skirmish - Paintball Venue
- [4] - High wire forest adventure course
- Sherwood Pines - mountain biking, cyclo cross and forest walks
- Wildlife Solutions Pest Control, serving the community.
Famous people associated with the village
- Edwin of Northumbria
- Cecil Day Lewis
- Robin Hood
- Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
References
- ↑ "Edwinstowe History". Edwinstowe Parish Council. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ "Place: Edwinstowe". Domesday Book. Open Domesday. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ The Adrenalin Jungle, retrieved 05.12.08
- ↑ Go Ape, retrieved 05.12.08
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