History of Fledborough
Fledborough is a tiny hamlet in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, set in the flat countryside of the Trent valley. The name derives from Old English, meaning 'Fléda's fortified place'. Fledborough's small Church of St Gregory dates from the medieval period and is a Grade I listed building, notable for its Norman architecture and atmospheric setting. The hamlet has always been small, even by Domesday Book standards. The surrounding landscape is dominated by arable farming on the rich alluvial soils deposited by the River Trent. Despite its diminutive size, Fledborough's ancient church makes it a place of interest for visitors exploring Nottinghamshire's heritage.