Ward in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.124, -1.295 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 47 58 |
| Dialling code: | 01623 (Mansfield) |
The ward sits within Ashfield in Nottinghamshire, covering the neighbouring communities of Huthwaite and Brierley on the northern edge of the county. It combines rows of 19th‑ and early 20th‑century terraced housing with pockets of green space and small parks, and lies within easy reach of nearby towns such as Sutton-in-Ashfield and Mansfield, with good commuter links into Nottingham.
Built around a coal‑mining past, the area still carries that industrial heritage in former pit sites and miners’ terraces, but has seen steady regeneration with community halls, sports clubs and local initiatives playing a big part in everyday life. There’s a strong local identity rooted in working‑class traditions, small shops and volunteer groups, while many residents now commute to larger towns for work as the economy has diversified since the pits closed.
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