Museums · East Midlands
Alfreton
Alfreton ( OL-frih-tən or AL-frih-tən) is a town and civil parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The town was formerly a Norman Manor and later an Urban District. The population
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Alfreton ( OL-frih-tən or AL-frih-tən) is a town and civil parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The town was formerly a Norman Manor and later an Urban District. The population of the Alfreton parish was 8,799 at the 2021 census. The villages of Ironville, Riddings, Somercotes and Swanwick were historically part of the Manor and Urban District, and the population including these was 24,476 in 2001.
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Alfreton ( OL-frih-tən or AL-frih-tən) is a town and civil parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The town was formerly a Norman Manor and later an Urban District. The population of the Alfreton parish was 8,799 at the 2021 census. The villages of Ironville, Riddings, Somercotes and Swanwick were historically part of the Manor and Urban District, and the population including these was 24,476 in 2001.
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Background
History
Alfreton is said to have been founded by Alfred the Great (King Alfred) and to have derived its name from him. The placename appears in different forms throughout the ages, such as 'Elstretune' in the Domesday Book (1086), but the earliest record appears to occur in 1004AD in the will of Wulfric Spot, the founder of Burton Abbey. Amongst his bequests was 'Aelfredingtune', or 'Alfred's farmstead', which is believed to relate to Alfreton. However, there is no evidence that this Alfred was the aforementioned king. To the southwest near Pentrich was a Roman fortlet on the major road known as Icknield Street. Another Roman road known as Lilley Street ran from there to the southern end of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0970, -1.3800
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Alfreton
- Postcode
- DE55 7GT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Amber Valley
- Official site
- alfretontowncouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Alfreton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alfreton?
- Alfreton is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.0970°, -1.3800°.
- Is Alfreton wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Alfreton. Check ahead for specific facilities.