History of Kings Clipstone
Up one levelA brief summary of some of Kings Clipstone rich history.
See the parish map in the geography section to find out where these places are.
- Castle Field
- An important site with Roman remains and King John's Palace.
- Flood Dykes
- A early 19th century irrigation scheme of national importance.
- The Village
- Interesting points about the core of the village.
- Clipstone Park
- The royal deer park and some of its historical sites.
- The 17th century
- Kings Clipstone part in the early stages of the industrial revolution.
- Archway Lodge
- The Duke's grand folly.
- Clipstone Shrogges
- Clipstone Forest and the Warrens
- Cavendish Drive speed trials
- Motor sports on 'Straight Mile' of Cavendish Drive
- Clipstone Army Camp
- The important First World War training camp.
- Clipstone Pit and the model village
- The Railway