If you’re searching for places to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District, look no further than the historic villages listed here.
The historic spots were all recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 – and they are perfect to explore over the coming weeks.
1. Birchover
Birchover is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 - where it was recorded as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth eight shillings. The Rowtor Rocks lie just outside the village of Birchover, where caves, rooms, tunnels, steps and even an armchair have been carved into the stone. Victorian tourists were led to believe these were the work of an ancient Druid community - but were carved by a local man some 300 years ago. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Monyash
This historic village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is referred to as ‘Maneis’ - which means ‘many springs or waters.’ Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Hartington
Hartington was known for the mining of ironstone, limestone and lead. In 1086 it was mentioned in the Domesday Book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth forty shillings. It was granted a market charter in 1203 by William De Ferres and later became a major centre for the area’s large rural population. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Great Longstone
A place called ‘Longsdune’ appears in the Domesday Book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth thirty shillings - which is considered to have referred to the village of Great Longstone. Photo: jason chadwick