Chaddesden
| Chaddesden | |
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 Wood Road, April 2007 |
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 Chaddesden
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| Chaddesden shown within Derbyshire | |
| Population | 13,413 |
| OS grid reference | SK377371 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DERBY |
| Postcode district | DE21 |
| Dialling code | 01332 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Chaddesden, also known locally as Chad, is a large residential suburb of Derby, United Kingdom. Historically a separate village centred on Chaddesden Hall and the 14th century St. Mary's Church, the area was significantly expanded by 20th century housing developments, and was incorporated into Derby in 1968.
There is evidence of Roman settlement such as Nottingham Road, a Roman road.
The old village, recorded in Domesday Book as "Cedesene", is situated two and a half miles east of the city. In 1086 it was a manor in the possession of Henry de Ferrers and was worth the sum of three pounds.
The focal point of the village is probably the ancient church of St. Mary's. It is important as a dated example of church architecture before the advent of the perpendicular style. It was rebuilt by Henry Chaddesden, Archdeacon of Leicester, around 1357. The tall and spacious chancel running from its nave and aisle, dates from this period. Its west tower is perpendicular in style with its big west door and window. Restoration work on the chancel was carried out in 1857 by G. Place.
The Corporation of Derby acquired much of the land when it came up for sale in the 1930s by the Wilmot family, and started to build houses on it. The shopping area on Nottingham Road was developed around the same time as was Chaddesden Park Hotel. Chaddesden soon became the largest suburb of Derby.
The area is covered by the Chaddesden ward of Derby City Council. The ward has three councillors, elected in successive years. Following the May 2016 elections, the ward has two Labour and one Conservative councillor.
Chaddesden has been part of the Derby North parliamentary constituency since the seat's creation in 1950.
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