It is close to the villages of Heath, Holmewood, Grassmoor and the civil parish of Sutton cum Duckmanton.

When the Knights Templar were dissolved in the early 14th century, the land and property of the village passed to the Order of the Hospital of St John at Yeaveley Preceptory.

A Bonds Main Platform was provided for mine workers, but the nearest public station was located in Grassmoor and this closed in October 1940.

Modern Temple Normanton includes a primary school, a church, a cemetery and a MOT garage, but no shops.

Media related to Temple Normanton at Wikimedia Commons Official parish website: http://www.templenormanton.org.uk/