Duckmanton
[1] In chronostratigraphy, the British sub-stage of the Carboniferous period, the 'Duckmantian' derives its name from the study of geological exposures in a railway cutting at Duckmanton.[2] Since 2008 and the opening of the new junction 29a on the M1 motorway, Duckmanton has grown considerably with both industry and residents.As well as the much needed increase in industry and jobs for the area, there are also new build houses in the pipeline.275 houses are being built within the village on land between Tom Lane and Rectory Road.These will be a welcome addition to the housing stock in the area now that the village is becoming a desirable place to work and to live with close access to transport links yet still within a semi rural setting and close to other amenities within a few miles.