Cotgrave
"Cotgrave, or as it was anciently called Codegrave, is a large village and parish, pleasantly
situated on the north side of the Wolds, 6 miles south-east of Nottingham. It contains 817
inhabitants, and 3,520 acres of land at a rental of £5,341. Earl Manvers is sole
proprietor, and lord of the manor, except 555 acres, which were allotted to the rector in lieu
of tithes, at the enclosure about 60 years ago, and a small portion held by small freeholders.
The high grounds on each side of the village, contain an abundance of blue marl, intermixed
with layers of red clay. Cotgrave Place is a handsome and pleasantly situated mansion, the
property of Earl Manvers, and seat of Colonel Chas. John Hill."
[White's "Directory of Nottinghamshire," 1853]
- The national grid reference is SK 6435.
- You'll want an Ordinance Survey Explorer map, which has 2.5 inches to the mile scale.
- See our Maps page for additional resources.
| Year |
Population |
| 1801 |
596 |
| 1851 |
833 |
| 1901 |
654 |
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[Last updated: 22-October-2009 - Louis R. Mills]
