Gonalston

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Gonalston is a small village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England. It sits northeast of Lowdham and close to the A612 road that runs from Nottingham to Southwell. The parish covers about 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) of farmland, with some woodlands and the Dover Beck river running beside it; the river flows to the River Trent about 2 miles away. In 2021, 83 people lived in Gonalston.

The name likely comes from Gunnolf, an Old Norse name, plus tun meaning a farm or settlement.

Historically, Gonalston was a small rural village with around 100 inhabitants and large areas of land. The lordship was owned by John Francklin, and the rectory was a valued church living. The parish church is St Laurence, dating from the 14th century and rebuilt in 1852; it lies just outside the village centre near the rectory and manor house. The area was once known for a hospital (spital) dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, with the rectors serving as masters.

Archaeology in the area has uncovered Neolithic pottery at Holme Dyke in Gonalston, and a Late Bronze Age domestic site, including a burnt mound, revealed by quarry work.