Brough

Settlement in Nottinghamshire Newark and Sherwood

England

Brough

B1 61306 crossing the Fleet at Langford On a Chelmsford to Lincoln excursion. The train was running over an hour late.
B1 61306 crossing the Fleet at Langford Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Brough is a small village located in the district of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles east of Nottingham city center, it is nestled between the towns of East Bridgford and Gunthorpe. Brough is a rural settlement, characterized by its picturesque countryside and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. The architecture in Brough predominantly consists of traditional English cottages and farmhouses, giving the area a charming and timeless feel. The surrounding landscape is mainly agricultural, with vast fields and farmland stretching as far as the eye can see.

Despite its small size, Brough boasts a number of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a local pub, which serves as a social hub for the community. The village also benefits from its proximity to the River Trent, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and scenic walks along the riverbanks.

Brough is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and convenient access to major road networks. This makes it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle while still being within commuting distance of urban areas.

In summary, Brough is a peaceful and idyllic village in Nottinghamshire, with a strong sense of community and a charming rural atmosphere.

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Brough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.116661/-0.751619 or Grid Reference SK8358. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B1 61306 crossing the Fleet at Langford On a Chelmsford to Lincoln excursion. The train was running over an hour late.
B1 61306 crossing the Fleet at Langford
On a Chelmsford to Lincoln excursion. The train was running over an hour late.
Wheat field and Azuma, Langford The Azuma is working the 13.24 Lincoln to London King's Cross.
Wheat field and Azuma, Langford
The Azuma is working the 13.24 Lincoln to London King's Cross.
St. Bartholomew's church, Langford Overlooks the Lincoln to Newark and Nottingham railway line.
St. Bartholomew's church, Langford
Overlooks the Lincoln to Newark and Nottingham railway line.
Grass field and Langford Old Hall The village of Langford was once sited to the immediate south east of the Old Hall but migrated to the south in the late sixteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017739" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1017739">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Old Hall was built as a hunting lodge possibly in 1637 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1369987" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1369987">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Grass field and Langford Old Hall
The village of Langford was once sited to the immediate south east of the Old Hall but migrated to the south in the late sixteenth century LinkExternal link The Old Hall was built as a hunting lodge possibly in 1637 LinkExternal link
Metal detector near Brough Brough was a Roman settlement and this field is adjacent to the Fosse Way.
Metal detector near Brough
Brough was a Roman settlement and this field is adjacent to the Fosse Way.
Field adjacent to Field House, Brough
Field adjacent to Field House, Brough
Track to Turf Moor Farm Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6383355">SK8558 : Track to Turf Moor Farm</a>
Track to Turf Moor Farm
Prepared field near Brough
Prepared field near Brough
Wheatley Hill Gentle slope to the high point of Wheatley Hill at 15m
Wheatley Hill
Gentle slope to the high point of Wheatley Hill at 15m
Footpath to Brough Follows the former course of the A46.
Footpath to Brough
Follows the former course of the A46.
Tour of Britain 2023, Stage 4 at Brough
Tour of Britain 2023, Stage 4 at Brough
Corner House north of Brough
Corner House north of Brough
Sheep in a field on Turf Moor Farm
Sheep in a field on Turf Moor Farm
Footpath heading west from Newark Road
Footpath heading west from Newark Road
Crossing House and Church, Langford St. Bartholomew's church, former rectory and crossing house stand alone by the railway, the old hall is a field away, most of the houses are on the main road and the new Hall is over a mile away.
Crossing House and Church, Langford
St. Bartholomew's church, former rectory and crossing house stand alone by the railway, the old hall is a field away, most of the houses are on the main road and the new Hall is over a mile away.
Brough Methodist Chapel Brough was once the important Roman town of Crococalana on the Fosseway, until recently it was a small hamlet with traffic thundering past, now it is bypassed and quiet. The chapel and church make up about 10% of the buildings here !
Brough Methodist Chapel
Brough was once the important Roman town of Crococalana on the Fosseway, until recently it was a small hamlet with traffic thundering past, now it is bypassed and quiet. The chapel and church make up about 10% of the buildings here !
Lane to Turf Moor farm Grassy track to the disused Turf Moor Farm from Newark Road
Lane to Turf Moor farm
Grassy track to the disused Turf Moor Farm from Newark Road
Footpath to Brills Hill From Stapleford Lane towards Brills Hill with Field House just visible
Footpath to Brills Hill
From Stapleford Lane towards Brills Hill with Field House just visible
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Brough is located at Grid Ref: SK8358 (Lat: 53.116661, Lng: -0.751619)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Newark and Sherwood

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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Located within 500m of 53.116661,-0.751619
Brough
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q4975764
Lat/Long: 53.1170149/-0.7494778
Bus Stop
Chapel
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Naptan Notes: BW
Naptan Street: Fosse Way
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.1165945/-0.7504641
Chapel
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Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Chapel
Naptan Crossing: Norwell Lane
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Chapel
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Naptan Notes: 3300NS0485
Naptan Street: Fosse Way
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.1163106/-0.7503306
Motorway Junction
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Brough Rest Area
Tourism: picnic_site
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Church Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.1155579/-0.7511006
East View
Place: isolated_dwelling
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.1193335/-0.7459628
Little Danethorpe Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.113614/-0.7515075
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