Pin Hole

Heritage Site in Derbyshire

England

Pin Hole

Pin Hole is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England. Situated amidst the picturesque Peak District National Park, Pin Hole is renowned for its rich heritage and natural beauty. The village is nestled in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Pin Hole is best known for its historical significance and is home to several heritage sites that attract visitors from far and wide. The most prominent landmark is Pin Hole Hall, a grand country house dating back to the 16th century. This magnificent building showcases stunning architecture and is surrounded by well-manicured gardens, offering a glimpse into the area's aristocratic past.

In addition to Pin Hole Hall, the village boasts a number of charming cottages and stone-built houses, which add to its rustic appeal. The village center features a quaint church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century and is a testament to the area's religious heritage.

Pin Hole offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, cycling, and birdwatching, with numerous trails and paths to explore. The village also serves as a gateway to the wider Peak District, allowing visitors to access the park's diverse landscapes, including rugged moorlands, limestone valleys, and picturesque villages.

Overall, Pin Hole is a hidden gem in Derbyshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in history, experience the beauty of the Peak District, and enjoy a tranquil getaway in the heart of the English countryside.

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Pin Hole Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.265/-1.198 or Grid Reference SK5374. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Welbeck Estate

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View towards Creswell Crags

Taken from gateway next to A616

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Robin Hood Line near Creswell

Taken from bridge near Sewage works

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West Street in Creswell

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Bus Stop by Peter More Hill

Looking towards Whitwell

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Legacy of Coal Mining at Whitwell

In this area of North East Derbyshire the underground world is riddled with old coal mine workings that still emit methane which needs to be vented and dealt with by processing stations like this one.

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Chimney between Whitwell and Creswell

It towers above Steetley Dolomite Works.

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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Creswell

The foundation stone of this Grade II village church was laid on Tuesday 23 May 1899 by William Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of Portland. It was built to designs by the architect Louis Ambler at a cost of £4,500 (equivalent to around £520,000 in 2021)

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Elmton and Creswell Junction signal box

On what is now known as "The Robin Hood Line"

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View north from Creswell Station

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Model Village, Creswell

Creswell Model Village is an arts and crafts style model village. The pit village was built in 1895 by the Bolsover Colliery Company to designs by architect Percy B. Houfton for the workers of Creswell Colliery on land leased from the Welbeck Estate. Influenced by garden village principles, it provided the workers with modern facilities; it had a tramway to deliver coal to the houses. Designed around a large oval village green with an access road through the centre, the houses are of varying styles. The Model as it is known, has been refurbished. (source Wikipedia)

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Memorial to the 1950 Creswell Pit Disaster

In the early hours of 26 September 1950, a damaged conveyor belt caught in a machine at the colliery, causing the motor to overheat and catch fire trapping 80 men beyond the flames. They all perished as a result of the fumes and smoke. As word of the disaster spread, Creswell residents rushed to the pithead to offer assistance. One miner, who had broken his back several months before, went down the stricken pit, with a back brace on, to rescue his fellow workers. Serious errors prevented the fire from being extinguished quickly and only 57 bodies were initially recovered and 23 remained underground for the best part of a year. The fire was finally put out after the entire colliery had been sealed to starve it of oxygen, and it did not reopen until Easter 1951, when most of the remaining bodies were recovered. The last three victims were recovered on 11 August 1951, nearly eleven months after the fire. The enquiry, presided over by the Minister of Fuel and Power Geoffrey Lloyd, described a number of factors involved in the high death rate, including telephones being too far from the face, repair work being done on the "paddy" (the underground train used to convey the men to and from the lift shaft), inadequate air shafts and low water pressure in the fire hoses. (source Wikipedia)

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