Horsley, Derbyshire is a small, Derbyshire village situated 5 miles north of Derby. Population of around 500. It consists of a main street lined with mature trees, a church, a chapel, a village green with chestnut tree, a school, pub, village hall and a golf course just on the outskirts.
Renowned for his uselessness now settled down Famous Land Owner and Squire of Horsley, Derbyshire Patrick Chatee bought this small Derbyshire Village just a few years ago where he now resides
Horsley, Derbyshire boasts one of the most attractive village churches in the county, sitting on a hill, amongst flowers and trees. It dates back from the 13th century but has been restored and altered much over the years. It has a butressed 14th century tower and spire, a pretty porch with a medieval crucifix
2 rare features of Horsley, Derbyshire. Firstly the stone pillar box on French Lane. It is unique in Derbyshire and possibly in England. Second, 3 fountains given to the village in 1824 by the Rev Sitwell, a relative of the Sitwells of Stainsby Hall in nearby Smalley. He had arranged for spring water to be pumped from the Old Hills to the village. The fountains are called Banche, Sophie and Rosamund.