Elkesley
Elkesley is a village in Nottinghamshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 805, increasing to 822 at the 2011 Census, and 852 in 2021. It is located 6 miles south of Retford.
| Elkesley | |
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| Civil parish | |
St Giles' Church, Elkesley | |
Parish map | |
Elkesley Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| Area | 4.15 sq mi (10.7 km2) |
| Population | 852 (2021) |
| • Density | 205/sq mi (79/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK688755 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) SE |
| District | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | RETFORD |
| Postcode district | DN22 |
| Dialling code | 01623 / 01777 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | www.elkesleyvillage |
The parish church of St Giles was built c. 1300 in Decorated style, and was partially reconstructed in 1845. There previously was a pub in Elkesley named the Robin Hood this is now demolished due to being unoccupied, in its place are now residential properties. However now, the little village consists of a small shop and a primary school, which in January 2008, 82 pupils attended.
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