Hilcote

Settlement in Derbyshire Bolsover

England

Hilcote

Unusual fence at the H W Martin depot Posts but no rails — Unusual fence at the H W Martin depot Credit: Graham Hogg

Hilcote is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It lies within the Bolsover district and is situated approximately 4 miles south of the town of Alfreton. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

The origins of Hilcote can be traced back to medieval times, and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the years, it has grown into a close-knit community with a population of around 1,000 residents. The village retains much of its traditional charm, with a mix of historic buildings and modern developments.

Hilcote is well-served by local amenities, including a primary school, a church, and a village hall. The nearby town of Alfreton provides additional facilities and services, such as shops, supermarkets, and a leisure center. The village benefits from good transport links, with easy access to the A38 road, connecting it to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Sherwood Forest and Peak District National Park are popular destinations for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Overall, Hilcote offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike, with its rich history, scenic landscapes, and a strong sense of community spirit.

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Hilcote Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.117555/-1.331788 or Grid Reference SK4458. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Unusual fence at the H W Martin depot Posts but no rails

Unusual fence at the H W Martin depot

Posts but no rails

Fallen willow tree Obstructing the Blackwell Trail, an otherwise easy going trail on the line of a former colliery railway.

Fallen willow tree

Obstructing the Blackwell Trail, an otherwise easy going trail on the line of a former colliery railway.

Speed limit signs and road markings On the western approach to Hilcote village

Speed limit signs and road markings

On the western approach to Hilcote village

The Hilcote Arms 'B' Winning &#039;B&#039; Winning refers to the local colliery which closed in 1964. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6913919">SK4558 : Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery</a>.

The Hilcote Arms 'B' Winning

'B' Winning refers to the local colliery which closed in 1964. See also SK4558 : Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery.

Mural on the Hilcote Arms This mosaic would seem to be a recent addition <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3407794">SK4558 : Hilcote - mining memorial and Hilcote Arms</a>

Mural on the Hilcote Arms

This mosaic would seem to be a recent addition SK4558 : Hilcote - mining memorial and Hilcote Arms

Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery The sign reads &#039;To honour and respect all those who worked at &#039;A&#039; Winning Colliery, Blackwell 1871-1969

Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery

The sign reads 'To honour and respect all those who worked at 'A' Winning Colliery, Blackwell 1871-1969

Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery From the Hilcote &#039;B&#039; Winning Colliery, 1874-1964. Across the road is the Hilcote Arms which also remembers the &#039;B&#039; Winning colliery.

Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery

From the Hilcote 'B' Winning Colliery, 1874-1964. Across the road is the Hilcote Arms which also remembers the 'B' Winning colliery.

Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery From the Hilcote &#039;B&#039; Winning Colliery, 1874-1964. Across the road is the Hilcote Arms which also remembers the &#039;B&#039; Winning colliery <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6913909">SK4558 : The Hilcote Arms 'B' Winning</a>.

Winding wheel from Blackwell Colliery

From the Hilcote 'B' Winning Colliery, 1874-1964. Across the road is the Hilcote Arms which also remembers the 'B' Winning colliery SK4558 : The Hilcote Arms 'B' Winning.

Barrier on the Blackwell Trail An easy going trail on the line of a former colliery railway

Barrier on the Blackwell Trail

An easy going trail on the line of a former colliery railway

The Blackwell Trail An easy going trail on the line of a former colliery railway.

The Blackwell Trail

An easy going trail on the line of a former colliery railway.

Development site, Blackwell

Development site, Blackwell

Boundary post fence at H W Martin's depot Keep off the grass!

Boundary post fence at H W Martin's depot

Keep off the grass!

Under the M1

Under the M1

The M1 is heard as well as seen

The M1 is heard as well as seen

Spot the path Amidst the trees

Spot the path

Amidst the trees

Hilcote Arms, Hilcote Steeped in coal mining memories

Hilcote Arms, Hilcote

Steeped in coal mining memories

Solar farm near Hilcote

Solar farm near Hilcote

On the Blackwell Trail

On the Blackwell Trail

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Hilcote is located at Grid Ref: SK4458 (Lat: 53.117555, Lng: -1.331788)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Bolsover

Police Authority: Derbyshire

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.117555,-1.331788

Hilcote

Is In: Derbyshire, England, UK

Place: village

Lat/Long: 53.1174122/-1.3275397

Bench

Created By: Potlatch 0.10f

Lat/Long: 53.1157257/-1.3259083

Barrier: cycle_barrier

Lat/Long: 53.1157042/-1.3251026

Barrier: stile

Step Count: 16

Steps: 2

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 53.1155765/-1.3385163

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 53.118638/-1.337437

Bench

Created By: Potlatch 0.10f

Lat/Long: 53.1188142/-1.3373581

Barrier: stile

Steps: 2

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 53.1189223/-1.3374611

Telephone

Defibrillator

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box

Emergency: defibrillator

Man Made: telephone_box

Lat/Long: 53.1186153/-1.3266037

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: DE55 403

Royal Cypher: GVIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169

Lat/Long: 53.118427/-1.3267372

Disused Amenity: post_office

Old Name: Hilcote Post Office

Lat/Long: 53.1184058/-1.3267717

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 53.1164066/-1.326398

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 53.116399/-1.3265324

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 53.1146523/-1.3300265

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 1000DHHL6268

Naptan NaptanCode: dbsgagdj

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 53.1179903/-1.3277825

Bench

Lat/Long: 53.1181676/-1.3295444

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 53.1180546/-1.3277825

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 53.117956/-1.3318455

Pub

Hilcote Arms

Ele: 113

Note: Reopened on 22/4/2012, then shut again. Reopened end March 2017

Note2: Kitchen was being done up; not sure if they are serving food yet.

Old Name: Hilcote Arms B Winning

Outdoor Seating: yes

Real Ale: 3 from local breweries

Lat/Long: 53.1181557/-1.3267619

Bench

Ele: 88

Lat/Long: 53.1146522/-1.3291027

Ele: 88

Lat/Long: 53.114781/-1.3288667

Bench

Ele: 98.0000000

Lat/Long: 53.1153646/-1.3255673

Kaydor Signs

Ele: 107

Shop: signs

Lat/Long: 53.1165832/-1.3266679

Pub

Hilcote Country Club

Beer Garden: yes

Description Floor: Rough wood

Food: yes

Microbrewery: yes

Opening Hours: 16:00-23:00

Opening Hours Food: Wed-Sun 17:00-21:00

Parking: yes

Real Ale: 2 from Moody Fox, 1 other

Source: Sign on road;Bing

Lat/Long: 53.1180439/-1.3352335

Place Of Worship

B Winning Methodist Church

Denomination: methodist

Religion: christian

Lat/Long: 53.1156066/-1.3256416

Animal Boarding

Top Cat and Tails

Animal Boarding: cat

Lat/Long: 53.1201808/-1.3278295

Mrs Goggins Dancewear

Shop: clothes

Lat/Long: 53.1184503/-1.3268103

Barrier: stile

Stile: squeezer

Lat/Long: 53.1149097/-1.332775

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1171016/-1.3385577

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1179023/-1.3380689

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1188547/-1.3375117

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1188909/-1.3332338

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1190829/-1.3358777

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1198788/-1.332857

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1216506/-1.3322558

Cafe

Hilcote Tea Room

Opening Hours: 11:00-16:00

Lat/Long: 53.1181554/-1.3352357

Restaurant

Rachell's Restaurant

Note: Same premises as Hilcote Tea Room. Sign above door still says Rachell's

Opening Hours: 16:00-later

Lat/Long: 53.1181546/-1.3351566

Direction: 190

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 16

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1165073/-1.3255921

Direction: 190

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 18

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1169017/-1.3260428

Direction: 95

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 7

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1172591/-1.3266436

Direction: 275

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 7

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1172619/-1.3267191

Direction: S

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 18

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.117771/-1.3263217

Direction: 190

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 18

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1179203/-1.3257182

Direction: 190

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 18

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1180157/-1.3256753

Direction: 190

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 18

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1179062/-1.3251791

Direction: 190

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 18

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.118109/-1.3256994

Direction: S

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 16

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1178144/-1.3278747

Direction: S

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 10

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1178058/-1.3281454

Direction: 265

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 8

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1183988/-1.3268608

Direction: 85

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 8

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1184165/-1.3268179

Direction: 215

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 16

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1185646/-1.3264129

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1153812/-1.3382399

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1149231/-1.336699

Location Transition: yes

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1147428/-1.3348737

Location Transition: yes

Material: wood

Power: pole

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Location Transition: yes

Material: wood

Power: pole

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Location Transition: yes

Material: wood

Power: pole

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Material: wood

Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.1146277/-1.3263725

Direction: S

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Solar Modules: 10

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 53.1178081/-1.328223

Camera Mount: pole

Camera Type: panning

Man Made: surveillance

Surveillance: public

Surveillance Type: camera

Surveillance Zone: traffic

Lat/Long: 53.1159193/-1.3341161

Camera Mount: pole

Camera Type: panning

Man Made: surveillance

Surveillance: public

Surveillance Type: camera

Surveillance Zone: traffic

Lat/Long: 53.119788/-1.3339209

Advertising: board

Lat/Long: 53.1186598/-1.3266068

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