Museums · East Midlands
Chellaston
In or near Castle Donington.
Chellaston — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Peartree · 4.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chellaston 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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Official information
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Place summary
Chellaston is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the area's heritage. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the community's past and development.
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Background
History
An early mention of Chellaston is thought to be a reference to Ceolarde's hill. This is mentioned in a 1009 charter when nearby land was given to Morcar by King Æthelred the Unready. Historically, Chellaston has been part of the Hundred of Repton and Gresley. Chellaston was a separate village and was worth three shillings when the king gave it to Henry de Ferrers in the 11th century. It is mentioned as "Celerdestune" in the Domesday Book of 1086. Throughout the centuries, Chellaston grew slowly. By 1676, the village had grown to a population of around 140, and there were still only 42 houses in Chellaston in 1789. Chellaston was once one of the largest producers of mined alabaster in the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8671, -1.4384
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE73 5UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Nearest railway station
- Peartree — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.election-maps.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Chellaston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chellaston?
- Chellaston is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE73 5UA), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Chellaston?
- Chellaston — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chellaston?
- The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE73 5UA.
- How do I get to Chellaston?
- The nearest railway station is Peartree, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE73 5UA.