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Pentrich a village full of history

The village of Pentrich and its surrounding Parish were, until the revolution of 1817, of great significance to the local area.

There is evidence that Pentrich was already settled when the Romans came through on their way to Chesterfield and the north in 200AD. A Roman encampment at what is now Coney Grey Farm was named after the village; place name specialists believe that the name “Pentrich” may be of Celtic origin. Various suggestions are that the name means “Boar’s Hill”, “the end of the ridge” or “behind the pound”.

St. Matthew’s Parish Church

The Parish of Pentrich was an important centre, more important than nearby Ripley. The Church of St. Matthew was built in c.1150, close to the site of a Saxon cross, which stood in what is now the junction of Asher Lane and Main Road. Carved Saxon stones can still be seen in the church.

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• Also see - | Barry Lewis explores ‘The Landscape of Pentrich’ |