History of Keyworth
Keyworth is a large village in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, about eight miles south-east of Nottingham. The name is recorded in the Domesday Book as 'Cheuurde', meaning 'Cega's enclosure'. Keyworth remained a small agricultural village for centuries, growing slowly around its medieval parish church. The village expanded significantly in the 20th century, partly due to the arrival of the British Geological Survey, which established its headquarters here in 1985 and is the village's largest employer. Today Keyworth is a thriving village with a strong community, good local amenities, a regular farmers' market, and a population of around 7,000. It retains a village feel despite its proximity to Nottingham.