History
There is evidence that Holme Pierrepont was settled by farming communities at least as long ago as the Neolithic era. Archaeological remains from the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman period have been found in the parish.
The main historic features of Holme Pierrepont are the Church of St Edmund and Holme Pierrepont Hall.
- 1086 – the place comprised a mill, 80 acres (320,000 m2) of meadow, and was worth £6.
- 1257 – Sir Henry Pierrepont marries Annora de Manvers, heir to Holme, and the name Pierrepont becomes attached to the hamlet
- 1606 – Charles Pierrepont given the title of Earl of Manvers by King Charles I
- 1940 – The Manvers estate was broken up and sold to various owners
Nearby places include
- Bassingfield
- Gamston
- Adbolton
- Radcliffe on Trent
- West Bridgford
- Colwick
- Nottingham
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