Brown Cross Plantation

Wood, Forest in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Brown Cross Plantation

More new houses This is, I think, the final row of houses to be built on this development on the edge of Mickleover. — More new houses Credit: Malcolm Neal

Brown Cross Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Derbyshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The plantation is situated in the southern part of the county, near the charming village of Brown Cross.

The woodland comprises mainly of mature oak trees, interspersed with a variety of other native species such as birch, beech, and hawthorn. These towering trees create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors can expect to spot numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and finches, as well as mammals like squirrels, foxes, and deer.

Traversing the plantation is a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the woodland at their own pace. These paths wind through the undulating terrain, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. In spring, the forest floor comes alive with a vibrant carpet of bluebells, creating a stunning spectacle for visitors to behold.

Brown Cross Plantation is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and biodiversity. The site also serves as an educational resource, with informative signs dotted along the trails providing interesting facts about the woodland ecosystem.

Overall, Brown Cross Plantation offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature. Its scenic beauty, abundant wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in Derbyshire.

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More new houses

This is, I think, the final row of houses to be built on this development on the edge of Mickleover.

Malcolm Neal

A bright winter morning

Out for some exercise this bright morning gave good views along the Etwall road. This looks towards the new island leading to the several housing estates being built just outside Mickleover and the city of Derby boundary on the right hand side of the image.

Malcolm Neal

Bloor Homes development of 252 properties

Manor Farm Field is honestly named housing development, which part of the urban growth of Mickleover.

James Emmans

New foundations

The foundations are for houses in phase two of the Catchett Park development on the edge of Derby just outside Mickleover.

Malcolm Neal

New houses

The houses are part of Cotchett Park and at present are on the edge of the development but by the looks of the preparation work will eventually be completely surrounded by other houses.

Malcolm Neal

Mickleover station, Derby

Mickleover station, now a private residence, was on the former Great Northern Railway between Derby and Burton upon Trent. After the line closed in 1968 the BR Research Division used the section between Mickleover and Egginton Junction as a test track. This closed in July 1990. Today the five miles between Mackworth in Derby and Etwall (with a diversion to avoid Mickleover tunnel) is a cyclepath, part of NCN54.

Ralph Rawlinson

Great Northern Public House

The newly refitted Great Northern Public House which was named after the Great Northern Railway (GNR Line) which once ran on the lines below the bridge next to the pub, It was built in the late 1800's as The Northern Hotel. Archive Link

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The Limes, Mickleover

The Limes, a large white 19th Century Villa standing in its own grounds and built in 1836. Archive Link

mike smith

Mickleover community centre

Mickleover community centre, this was previously a public elementary school which was built in the late 1870’s and admitted the first children in 1881. The school was enlarged in 1905 and the infants were eventually transferred from the existing school in Fennel Street (Limes Avenue) in 1916. The School continued as an all age school until 1948-50, when the senior children were moved to Pastures Hill Secondary Modern or Ashbourne Grammar School. The School then became the junior mixed and infants school with Mr. J.W. Best as headmaster. In 1957 the junior children moved into the new school in Vicarage Road. The school continued until it's closure in 1986. An historical and unusual event occurred at the school back on 7th February 1900, the first children's matinee in British Cinema took place at the school. Why this took place at Mickleover, which never even had a cinema, is not known. It wasn't until 1910 that Derby even had a cinema and sometime after that before regular children's matinees were shown After three years of being empty, Derby City Council decided to give it to the people of Mickleover in 1989, to be used as a Community Centre. There is now an excellent tearoom, staffed by volunteers. Archive Link

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Nags Head Pub on Uttoxeter Road, Mickleover

The Nags Head Pub on Uttoxeter Road, built in the 18th century, during the 1970's a Pullman Railway Carriage graced the site as a restaurant Archive Link

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Old Hall, Orchard Street

The Old Hall, on Orchard Street, this is one of the few surviving timber-framed buildings in Derbyshire. Dated from 1655, it was built by a Cromwellian officer, Captain Robert Crotchet. Box framed on a stone plinth infilled with brick nogging using stretcher bond, it consists of two storeys, attic and gables. The roof was originally thatched but is now tiled. Inside, an oak staircase survives, with turned balusters and panelling. Oliver Cromwell once stayed here, while Tutbury Castle was under siege during the Civil War Archive Link

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