Holmesfield is a Parish based around two centres of population: the village of Holmesfield itself, and the hamlet of Millthorpe. The Parish extends beyond Owler Bar to the West and towards Dronfield to the East. It is placed midway between the city of Sheffield and the ancient town of Chesterfield with it's famous 'Crooked Spire'.
Holmesfield has it's own church, St Swithins, which was built in 1826 and it's most recent addition, the Vicarage was added in 1999. St swithins sits on the site of earlier Christian settlements and the roots of these can be traced back to as early as 641 AD when monks erected a cross wooden cross to mark the meeting place where they would preach. The remnants of a stone cross the probably replaced the original timber one can still be seen in the grounds of St Swithins. More information on the history of St Swithins Church, Holmesfield can be found here on the parish website.
The village of Holmesfield itself is made up of a number of farming hamlets situated above the Cordwell Valley, but now the people of the parish of Holmesfield are more likely to work in Sheffield, Chesterfield, or the other nearby cities and towns.
The centre of the parish is marked by St Swithins parish church, which can be seen from almost all of the surrounding areas. Amongst the local amenities are eight pubs, (including The Angel Inn, Horns Inn, Travellers Rest Inn and the George & Dragon) and a number of restaurants; both a football and cricket pitch, a village hall (that can be booked by members of the public) and a host of groups and societies to accommodate many an interest.
Holmesfield’s important buildings are Holmesfield Hall, dated 1613, with additions built in the 18th century, and Woodthorpe Hall, a large 17th century, gabled manor house, dated 1636.
The local school Penny Acres, situated on The Common, Holmesfield, provides education for the local children up to the age of 11.
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