How was Snelston Hall built?

The current Snelston Hall was created out of Cottingham’s stable block reusing many materials from the demolished hall. Such a grand house required an estate to support it and Cottingham designed the bulk of the village we see today.

What ever happened to Snelston village?

The village school was funded by the estate and closed in the 1920s. The village had three pubs, the previously mentioned Stanton Arms, the Smithy tavern just opposite and the Queen Adelaide on Snelston Common – all sadly long closed. The Stanton Arms uniquely had a six-day licence, due to Florence Stanton disapproving of drinking on the Sabbath.

Who’s on the local council in Snelston?

The Derbyshire Dales District Council. Snelston is part of the Clifton and Bradley Ward and it has Conservative District Councillor: The Honourable Andrew Shirley. The County Council. Snelston is the Ashbourne Division and it has a Conservative County Councillor: Stephen Bull.

What are the most famous properties in Snelston?

The Snelston Inn, subsequently the Stanton Arms and now Oldfield House is the most prominent of the village properties along with the Old Post Office, the School and the Gate Lodges. He also rebuilt some of the older properties most notably Keepers Cottage and Smithy Cottage where the old stone bases can still be seen.

What is the history of Snelston?

Since the Doomsday Book, Snelston has gone from Abbey owned land through a succession of manorial ownership. It has been connected to many local families including the de Ferrers’, Montgomery’s, Okeover’s, Bassett’s and Bennett’s. The parish has always had strong connections with Norbury which was then a powerful manor.

Do You Remember Snelston’s old pubs?

The village had three pubs, the previously mentioned Stanton Arms, the Smithy tavern just opposite and the Queen Adelaide on Snelston Common – all sadly long closed. The Stanton Arms uniquely had a six-day licence, due to Florence Stanton disapproving of drinking on the Sabbath.