Highlane, Derbyshire
Highlane is a hamlet located in North East Derbyshire, to the north of Ridgeway and Ford. Historically the hamlet was in the parish of nearby Eckington.[1][2]
| Highlane | |
|---|---|
  Highlane Location within Derbyshire | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHEFFIELD |
| Postcode district | S12 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
History
As with most of the surrounding hamlets, the local population primarily worked in the sickle and scythe trade, with The Phoenix Works, constructed by Hutton and Co. operating in the hamlet until the late 20th century.[3]
References
- Co, T. Bulmer & (1895). History, Topography, and Directory of Derbyshire: Comprising Its History and Archaeology : a General View of Its Physical and Geological Features, with Separate Historical and Topographical Descriptions of Each Town, Parish, Manor, and Extra-parochial Liberty. Proprietors.
- Cox, John Charles (1907). Memorials of Old Derbyshire. Bemrose and sons, limited.
- "T. and J. Hutton and Co - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
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