Bretby

Civil Parish in Derbyshire South Derbyshire

England

Bretby

Lee Wood The wood has been here since at least the 1830s, when the Ordnance Survey First Series maps were surveyed. It was recorded, then, as Ley Wood Hill. The land in the foreground may be developed for housing in the next few years. — Lee Wood Credit: Ian Calderwood

Bretby is a civil parish located in Derbyshire, England. It is situated about 5 miles southwest of Burton upon Trent. The parish covers an area of approximately 5 square miles and has a population of around 1,500 people.

The village of Bretby is known for its picturesque surroundings and charming rural atmosphere. It is surrounded by open fields and countryside, providing residents with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The River Trent flows nearby, adding to the scenic beauty of the area.

Historically, Bretby was a part of the ancient hundred of Repton and Gresley, and it is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The village has a rich industrial heritage, with coal mining and brick making being significant industries in the past. Today, the village is mainly residential, with a few local businesses and amenities serving the community.

Bretby is home to the Bretby Art Pottery, which was established in the late 19th century and gained international recognition for its high-quality ceramics. The pottery is now a Grade-II listed building and serves as a testament to the village's artistic heritage.

The parish also includes the Bretby Hall, a historic country house that is now a private residence. The hall dates back to the early 19th century and showcases impressive Victorian architecture.

Overall, Bretby offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

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Bretby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.801206/-1.56448 or Grid Reference SK2922. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lee Wood

The wood has been here since at least the 1830s, when the Ordnance Survey First Series maps were surveyed. It was recorded, then, as Ley Wood Hill. The land in the foreground may be developed for housing in the next few years.

Ian Calderwood

Farmland West of Bretby Mill

Much of this grid square is taken up with sheep farming.

Rob Court

Hill Farm

Rob Court

Flood

Noahs Ark is a dwelling built on high ground. Foresight perhaps?

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Undulating

Sheep on the hills west of Hoofies Farm

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Moxon's Hill

Moxon's Hill near Hoofies Farm

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Bretby Hall

Converted Hospital

Mark Walton

Monument at Bretby

Mark Walton

Lakes at Bretby Hall

The lakes viewed from the footpath running along the Southern edge of Bretby Hall. The strip of land separating these two lakes provides the crossing point of the footpath from Bretby to Hoolies wood and from there to either Upper Midway or Hartshorne.

Mark Walton

Collarbone Canon

Andy Ashwell

Bretby Park, Bretby

Built by the fifth Earl of Chesterfield, begun in 1813 and unfinished when he died in 1815. This show front was probably designed by Jeffry Wyatville. Grade II* listed. For much of the C20th it housed a hospital, but has now been converted to flats.

Stephen Richards

Road junction

The junction of Greysich Lane with Repton Road in the valley.

Richard Law

The Repton Brook

The brook meanders quietly through the woods near the road, crossing under it at a bridge which is undergoing some repair work.

Richard Law

Pool at the Dower House

One of a series of large ornamental ponds stretching off to the WSW in a valley near Bretby Park.

Richard Law

Barns and bales at Dower House Farm

Richard Law

A bridleway at Dower House Farm

The track just south of here past the farm sports signs asking you to keep out (of the Bretby Hall estate, presumably) but this bridleway is a right of way, and quite well marked along the fields.

Richard Law