Museums · East Midlands
Clowne
Clowne — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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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
Clowne is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Clowne is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insights into the area's past. The museum serves as a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the cultural developments of Clowne.
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Background
History
The first recorded mention of Clowne manor was in 1002 when the owner was Wulfric Spot. The Domesday Book of 1086 refers to Ernui, but thereafter there was no mention of the manor until 1485, when Clowne was associated with the Bolsover manor. The manor eventually passed to the Cavendish family and through marriage to the Bentinck family, the Dukes of Portland. The church, St John the Baptist, Clowne dedicated to St John the Baptist, was built during the 12th century. The medieval cross and the church of St. John the Baptist are the oldest surviving structures in the village. In the 17th century Clowne was a rural farming community. Some buildings still stand from this date, notably the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2760, -1.2630
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Bolsover
- Parish
- Clowne
- Postcode
- S43 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Official site
- www.clowneparishcouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Clowne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clowne?
- Clowne is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2760°, -1.2630°.
- Is Clowne wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Clowne. Check ahead for specific facilities.