Colliery village. An interesting example of the well planned settlements built in the Notts coalfield after the First World War. It is built around a central open area. (1)
The opening of large fully mechanised mines in the concealed coalfield … involved the construction of new accomodation and facilities ... New company settlements, such as … Edwinstowe … reflect in their planning and construction the changing fortunes and aspirations of their builders and the need to attract key personnel. (2)
Grid ref centred.

<1> Smith DM, 1965, The Industrial Archaeology of the East Midlands, p 244 (Published document). SNT1304.

<2> Palmer M & Neaverson P, 1992, Industrial Landscapes of the East Midlands, p 99 (Monograph). SNT5.