Calke
Calke is a small village and civil parish in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. It includes the historic house Calke Abbey, a National Trust property, although the main entrance to its grounds is from the neighbouring village of Ticknall, where the population of Calke is included. The settlement name Calke means "calc" (Anglian) Chalk, lime, limestone. Results from the 2011 census shows Calke to contain around 10 households with a population of about 24.
| Calke | |
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The Gables, Main Street, Calke (2006) | |
Calke Location within Derbyshire | |
| Area | 1.06346 sq mi (2.7543 km2) |
| Population | 24 (2011) |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (8.9/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK373220 |
| • London | 105.54 mi (169.85 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH |
| Postcode district | LE65 |
| Dialling code | 01332 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
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