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A Journey Through Calverton’s History

Ancient & Roman Roots

Calverton’s landscape bears marks of human activity dating back to the Iron Age, with later Roman influence confirmed by the remains of two marching camps discovered near Dover Beck. These are protected as Scheduled Monuments.GenUKI+8gedlingheritage.co.uk+8Nottingham Local News+8 Wikipedia+1

Name Origin

First recorded as Calvretone in the Domesday Book (1086) and later as Kalvirton (1275), the village’s name stems from Old English “Calfra‑tūn”, meaning “farm of the calves.”Wikipedia+2Wikishire+2

Medieval & Agricultural Era

Historically a forest village within Sherwood Forest’s Thorney Wood Chase, Calverton’s rural economy relied heavily on handicrafts like hosiery knitting and woodworking, due to limited grazing land.Gedling Eye+11Wikipedia+11Wikishire+11

Enclosure & Social Change (1780)

The parliamentary enclosure of 1778–80 dramatically reshaped nearly all of Calverton’s land—from common forest and open fields to enclosed plots—marking a key transformation in land use and local agrarian life.Wikipedia+1

Framework Knitting Legacy

Though inventor William Lee—credited with creating the stocking frame—is sometimes linked to Calverton, his precise origins remain debated. The village, however, became known for its framework knitting cottage industry in the centuries that followed.Wikipedia+12Wikishire+12calvertonparishcouncil.gov.uk+12

19th Century: Industrial Activism & Religious Diversity

By 1832, Calverton had evolved into a sizeable village (population ~1,200) with the majority engaged in manufacturing rather than agriculture. It was also a hotspot for political agitation: famed Chartist farmer George Harrison organized a rally in 1842 that drew thousands.Wikipedia+1

Religious life was vibrant and diverse—the 1851 Religious Census recorded multiple denominations present, including Primitive and Wesleyan Methodist congregations, Baptists, and even Latter-day Saints.Wikipedia

St. Wilfrid’s Church

The parish church of St. Wilfrid is largely medieval; the nave and tower were rebuilt in the 1760s, the chancel in the 1830s, and comprehensive restoration occurred in 1881. Later additions included an organ chamber (1888) and an annexe (1962).southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk+1

20th Century: The Mining Era

Coal transformed Calverton’s trajectory. Shaft sinking began in 1937, and by 1952 it officially became a colliery under the National Coal Board—their first new pit—with substantial growth in housing and population following.Wikipedia+2nottsminingmuseum.org.uk+2

At its peak in the 1960s/70s, the colliery employed over 1,600 workers, but by the early 1990s, operations scaled down dramatically. The mine closed in 1993.Wikipedia nottsminingmuseum.org.uk Nottingham Local News

Post-Mining Transition

After the closure, Calverton evolved into a residential commuter village. While only a small industrial estate remains, its growth continues—reflected in housing developments and local amenities.Wikipedia

Heritage & Community Heritage

Folk Museum & Preservation Society: Formed in 1968, the Calverton Preservation Society established the Folk Museum—featuring artefacts from framework knitting, period life, and local crafts—opening it in 1975.Gedling Eye+1
Conservation Areas: Initiated by the Society, areas like Labray, Burnor Pool, and Windles Square were designated for protection.Gedling Eye+2Wikipedia+2,Gedling Eye

Notable Buildings

Calverton boasts 17 listed buildings—including former knitters’ cottages, a hosiery factory, St. Wilfrid’s Church, and a war memorial. One building holds a Grade II* status for its particular importance.Wikipedia+1

Education

The Colonel Frank Seely School opened in 1957 (renamed in his memory), and a sports complex followed in the 1970s.Wikipedia