Coordinates: 52°52′59″N 1°29′13″W / 52.883°N 1.487°W / 52.883; -1.487
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.
History
Sinfin is recorded in the Domesday Book produced in 1086[2] 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 (24,000 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.[3] 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 pillboxes, 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 library, 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 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.
Sinfin Moor Church
Nature reserve
The 24 hectare (60 acres) Sinfin Moor Local Nature Reserve lies on the southern edge of the community.[4]
Famous residents
Gallery
| Goodsmoor Bridge overlooking the Ordnance depot, circa 1964. |
| Sinfin Moor Church full exterior |
| The Cross and Welcome board at Sinfin Moor Church |
| The Altar at Sinfin Moor Church |
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