- Linby
infobox UK place
country = England
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latitude= 53.03
longitude=-1.20
official_name = Linby
population =
shire_district=Gedling
shire_county=Nottinghamshire
region= East Midlands
constituency_westminster=
post_town= NOTTINGHAM
postcode_district =NG15
postcode_area=NG
dial_code=0115
os_grid_reference=Linby is a small village in
Nottinghamshire , the nearest town isHucknall .The village grew up around the mills on theRiver Leen , from which Linby's name is derived. Small streams known as Linby Docks run on both sides of the main street.The church of
St. Michael , is much restored, but dates back to the13th century . There are two crosses in the village - Top Cross, was originallymedieval and Bottom Cross probably erected around1660 to celebrate the restoration of King Charles II.A local legend claims that the
Pancake was invented by the women of the village, to celebrate the defeat of Danish invaders who had enslaved them.The Linby Trail is a 2km Stretch of the
National Cycle Route starting at the village and finishing at nearbyNewstead Village.Linby won the Best Kept Village in Nottinghamshire Award in 1997.
From 1894 to 1974 the village was part of
Basford Rural District . It was then transferred toGedling Borough. However, a small part of the parish had been transferred toHucknall Urban District Council in 1935.Linby is included in the
Hidden Valleys area of Nottinghamshire.
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