This parish took in the settlements of Alkmonton, Rodsley, Hollington and the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley.

The first three were owned by the Coke family whilst the "liberty" of Hungry Bentley was in the possession of Lord Vernon.

[3] The village is centred on Main Street (which becomes Longford Lane shortly thereafter) and has relatively few amenities.

These consist mainly of Longford C of E Primary School (on Main Street) and The Ostrich Inn (on Long Lane), which is around 1⁄2 mile (800 m) from the nominal village centre.

There was a small campsite and playing field adjacent to, and under the control of, The Ostrich Inn.