Significant Buildings

The following is a list of some important buildings or structures which have made a contribution to Farnsfield’s history.

Buildings still in existence

The Lock-up is situated on Mansfield Road and is currently used as a lockup by the Parish Council.

The Old WI Hall on Quaker Lane is now a private residence but was once thought to be a Quaker Meeting House.

Charnwood House on Main Street. This building was also believed to be a Quaker Meeting House.

Pinfolds on Mansfield Road and Quaker Lane.

Farnsfield Hall.

The Old Maltings on New Hill is now The Village Centre

Burgess House on Main Street.

This building is the subject of strong speculation that it had ‘Royal Connections’. In the 1700’s it was rumoured that George 111 set up Lady Gertrude Savile in the house. In her book, “A History of Farnsfield”, local author, Mary Rigg, shows that this could not have been the case.

It is also known that the house was once occupied by Sarah Burgess, who died in 1823.  According to Mary Rigg, the house was ‘ “granted” (to her) by a “royal personage” in return for “favours“.  Which “royal personage” is not known for certain!’

Hexgreave Hall

The Hexgreave Estate has a very long history with the name Hexgreave going back at least seven centuries, the earliest written record being to Boscos de Hekkesgrave in 1240. The land was gifted to the Archbishop of York in 255 as a game reserve and deer park.

The present hall is estimated to have been built between 1750 and 1760 and has been substantially altered particularly by the present front (east) elevation. The woods around the park may have been planted towards the end of that century.

Buildings no longer in existence

Former windmills on Mansfield Road and Station Lane.

The Old Station and Buildings on Station Lane.