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The Kings Mill Reservoir is located between the towns of Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield, sandwiched between the A38 and A617. The site covers 31.8ha and includes a lake, marshy reed bed, grassland and has the River Maun running through it. Its purpose was to provide sufficient head of water to power a succession of working mills along the river. At the northern end of the reservoir you will discover England's oldest railway viaduct and beyond this you'll find a smaller body of water, the Hermitage nature reserve locally known as 'Dead Man's Valley' and is accessed by crossing the viaduct, the entrance is then on the right.
37219 approaching the footbridge at Kingsmill Reservoir with the 3Z11, High Marnham Test Track - Derby R.T.C 5/8/19
The park is mainly comprised of grassed areas with areas of woodland and avenues of trees. The lake is located in the south east of the park, and is well used by anglers and walkers. Rumbles café is located to the west of the site and is located close to the play areas, a skate park, ball court and outdoor gym. The site also has bowling and tennis clubs.
The Lawn Pleasure Grounds encompass the grounds of the former Sutton Hall, built as the residence of Samuel Unwin, a merchant hosier, and the land associated with his nearby Cotton Spinning Mill and Mill Lake. Sutton Hall and most of the Mill complex no longer exist, but the Mill ruins and adjacent lake form the focal feature of the park today.
East Midland 439 is pulling out of Sutton-in-Ashfield bus station. It is a Volvo B6 with Alexander Dash bodywork, new in 1993.
Fishing at Sutton Lawn
The park is mainly comprised of grassed areas with areas of woodland and avenues of trees. The lake is located in the south east of the park, and is well used by anglers and walkers. Rumbles café is located to the west of the site and is located close to the play areas, a skate park, ball court and outdoor gym. The site also has bowling and tennis clubs.
The Lawn Pleasure Grounds encompass the grounds of the former Sutton Hall, built as the residence of Samuel Unwin, a merchant hosier, and the land associated with his nearby Cotton Spinning Mill and Mill Lake. Sutton Hall and most of the Mill complex no longer exist, but the Mill ruins and adjacent lake form the focal feature of the park today.
Nottingham allocated LMS Class 2 2-6-0 no 46444 is between the stations at Sutton Junction and Kirkby with a local train from Mansfield to Nottingham in the early 1960's.
This photograph was taken from a footpath which is now just off the eastern end of the platforms at the present Sutton Parkway station. This station would not be built until many years later. The fields on both side of the track are now covered with industrial units.
A Spira livered Optare Solo 431 X631 ERB is seen in Sutton in Ashfield on 22-07-12 working the 93 to Alfreton.
I would imagine that this Lincolnshire Road Car, Bristol LH was on loan to Maun of Sutton-in-Ashfield at the time of this picture. The bus is pictured passing through the village of Starkholmes, operating the Derbyshire CC tendered 239 service from Matlock to Crich in March 1987. The undulating nature of this road allows for such panoramic views.
It is pleasing to record that this bus still exists, saved to preservation and currently wears these colours.
47749 arrives at Sutton Parkway while working 5Q11, Derby Litchurch Lane - Worksop with 701511 in tow a 56081 on the rear 28/1/22
The Kings Mill Reservoir is located between the towns of Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield, sandwiched between the A38 and A617. The site covers 31.8ha and includes a lake, marshy reed bed, grassland and has the River Maun running through it. Its purpose was to provide sufficient head of water to power a succession of working mills along the river. At the northern end of the reservoir you will discover England's oldest railway viaduct and beyond this you'll find a smaller body of water, the Hermitage nature reserve locally known as 'Dead Man's Valley' and is accessed by crossing the viaduct, the entrance is then on the right.