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The History of Bull Farm (Mansfield)
Origins & Naming
The name "Bull Farm" likely stems from the historic use of the land. In 1830, the area known as the High Cross Leys—also referred to as Bull Farm—was leased for 21 years and covered just over 31 acres Nottinghamshire Lift+1nottshistory.org.uk. This suggests that Bull Farm originally referred to a sizeable agricultural estate.
Development of the Estate
The modern Bull Farm Estate developed significantly in the early 20th century. In 1927, the Duke of Portland donated land for a Parochial Hall and Sunday School to serve the growing estate population. By October 1928, the building was dedicated by the Bishop of Southwell. Initially intended as a temporary church, it later evolved into a permanent parish church and community hub, with a substantial extension added in 1971 southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+2southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+2.
Community and Recreation
Bull Farm’s community fabric grew with amenities like the Bull Farm Recreation Ground, officially opened in 1936 by Charles Davey, Chairman of Mansfield's Parks and Cemeteries Committee Wikipedia+7Our Mansfield & Area+7southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+7. This reflects the area’s transformation from farmland to suburban community with dedicated spaces for leisure and social life.
Local Memories & Landmarks
Residents have fond memories of local features such as the air-raid shelter near Bull Farm School, where children would run and play—though details now live on in shared recollections rather than documented records Francis Frith. Anecdotal “oral histories” also mention families like the Dukes who lived on the estate until the early 1970s Facebook+1.