Hucknall

Hucknall, formerly known as Hucknall Torkard, is a town in Nottinghamshire, England, in the district of Ashfield.

History

Hucknall was once a thriving market town.

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It's focal point is the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, next to the town's market square.

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The church was built by the Saxons and completed after the Norman Conquest, though much of it has been restored during the Victorian era.

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The oldest known versions of the name Hucknall are "Hokeuhale" and "Hokenale", which may mean "Oakenhall" (The Hall In The Wood). It is easy to see how this could change to Hucknall at a time when printing was unknown.

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In the Domesday Book (A.D. 1086) the name appears as "Hochenale" (volume 1, pages 288-290).

Related Topics:
Domesday Book - 1086

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From 1295 until 1915, the town was known as Hucknall Torkard, taken from the name Torcard. Signs of the old name can still be seen on some of the older buildings in the town.

Related Topics:
1295 - 1915

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Transport

The town is the northern terminus for the Nottingham Express Transit tram system.

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