Walkeringham

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Coordinates: 53°25′N 0°50′W / 53.42°N 0.84°W / 53.42; -0.84
Walkeringham
Walkeringham

 Walkeringham shown within Nottinghamshire
Population 908 
OS grid reference SK771923
District Bassetlaw
Shire county Nottinghamshire
Region East Midlands
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town DONCASTER
Postcode district DN10
Dialling code 01427
Police Nottinghamshire
Fire Nottinghamshire
Ambulance East Midlands
EU Parliament East Midlands
UK Parliament Bassetlaw
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Walkeringham is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 908.[1] The parish church of St Mary Magdalen is 13th century.[2] It has two public houses: The Fox and Hounds and The Brickmakers Arms ("The Brickies") which is also a Bed and Breakfast. There is also a small Newsagents with Post Office services built as an extension onto a private bungalow. Southmoor lodge, employs 29 local people to care for 40 older peoples. It also has a former station house (now a private residence) and a level crossing across Station Road. The end of Station Road is cut off by the River Trent. Walkeringham's housing was extended in the mid-1960s to accommodate the workers of West Burton Power Station. The village also has a small school, which has recently been extended with a new hall (2010).

References

  1. "Area: Walkeringham CP (Parish)"
  2. Pevsner, Nikolaus. 1979. The Buildings of England:Nottinghamshire. page 362. Harmondsworth, Middx. Penguin.

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