Elkesley | |
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Civil parish | |
Parish map | |
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 | |
Shire county | |
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 |
Elkesley is a village in Nottinghamshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 805,[1] increasing to 822 at the 2011 Census,[2] and 852 in 2021.[3] It is located 6 miles south of Retford.
The parish church of St Giles was built c. 1300 in Decorated style, and was partially reconstructed in 1845.[4] 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.[citation needed]