Osmaston by Derby Derbyshire Family History Guide

Osmaston by Derby is an Ecclesiastical Parish in the county of Derbyshire, created in 1733 from a chapelry in Derby St Werburgh Ancient Parish.

Alternative names: Osmaston next Derby

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Parish registers begin:

Parish registers: 1743
Bishop’s Transcripts: 1662

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The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales 1870

OSMASTON, a parish in Shardlow district, Derbyshire; on the Grand Trunk canal, and on the Midland railway, near the river Trent, 2 miles S S E of Derby r.station. It has a post-office under Derby.

Acres, 1, 254. Real property, £2, 377. Pop., 152. Houses, 28. Most of the property belongs to Sir Robert Wilmot, Bart. Osmaston Hall is Sir Robert’s seat; was built in 1696; is in the Italian style, with two fronts 192 and 217 feet long; contains a rich collection of paintings, and some ancient tapestry; and stands in well-wooded grounds, commanding fine views.

The living is a rectory in the diocese of Lichfield. Value, £280. Patron, Sir R. Wilmot, Bart. The church is ancient; consists of nave and chancel, with wooden turret; and was recently in disrepair. Charities, £7.

Source: The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales [Wilson, John M]. A. Fullarton & Co. N. d. c. [1870-72].