Thurgarton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thurgarton |
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 Nottingham Road, Thurgarton. |
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 Thurgarton
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| Area | 4.01 sq mi (10.4 km2) |
| Population | 445 (2021) |
| • Density | 111/sq mi (43/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK 69393 49263 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) SSE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG14 |
| Dialling code | 01636 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Thurgarton /ˈθɜːrɡərtən/ is a small village in the countryside of Nottinghamshire, England. It's located near the towns of Southwell and Newark-on-Trent. You can even travel easily to the city of Nottingham from here.
The village has its own Thurgarton railway station. In 2021, about 445 people lived in Thurgarton.
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Where is Thurgarton Located?
Thurgarton village is about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Nottingham. It is also around 3 miles (5 km) south of Southwell. The River Trent is only about a mile away to the southeast.
The area around the village covers about 4 square miles (10 km²). Nearby villages include Gonalston to the southwest and Bleasby to the southeast. The main road, the A612 road, goes right through Thurgarton.
Thurgarton's Christian History
Thurgarton is a special place for some Christians. They visit to honor Walter Hilton, a famous religious writer. Walter Hilton was born in 1343. He studied law at Cambridge University.
Walter Hilton's Life and Work
After a time living alone as a hermit, Walter Hilton joined a group of Augustinian monks. This happened at Thurgarton in Nottinghamshire around 1386. He was known as a great spiritual guide during his life.
He wrote many books in both Latin and English. He also translated Latin religious works. One of his most important books is Ladder of Perfection. In this book, he taught that all serious Christians could seek a deep connection with God. He passed away on March 24, 1396.
A Look Back at Thurgarton's Past
Much of what we know about Thurgarton's history comes from old records. One such record is White's Directory of Nottingham from 1853.
The Priory and Manor House
Thurgarton is a lovely village that sits on a hill. It looks out over the Trent River valley. In 1853, it had 385 people and covered about 2,477 acres (10 km²) of land.
A large part of the land belonged to Richard Milward. He was the lord of the manor. He lived at Thurgarton Priory, which was a big, beautiful house. The land around his home had gentle hills, woods, and water.
The original priory building was very old. It was built in 1130 by Ralph de Ayncourt for Augustinian monks. He dedicated it to Saint Peter. This old priory was taken down in the mid-1700s. A new mansion was built on its site. Only the cellars of the old religious building remained.
The Church and Local Life
The church, called St Peter, is next to the Priory. It was once a very grand building. In 1853, it had only one aisle. The church records go back to 1721. Sadly, older records were lost in 1780.
The Midland Company's train line, which went from Nottingham to Lincoln, passed through Thurgarton. The village even had its own neat train station.
Farmers lived in areas like Bankwood, Thurgarton Hill, and Magsdale. At Magsdale, around 1810, people found many old human bones and spear heads. This shows that people lived here a very long time ago.
Religious Buildings in Thurgarton
The Priory Church of St Peter, Thurgarton is right next to the Priory house. It was repaired and improved in 1853. Besides the church, Thurgarton also has a Methodist chapel.
Works by Walter Hilton
- Scale (or Ladder) of Perfection
- Song of Angels
- Treatise Written to a Devout Man
