Middle Handley
Middle Handley is a village in North East Derbyshire in the county of Derbyshire in England.
| Middle Handley | |
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  Middle Handley Location within Derbyshire | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHEFFIELD |
| Postcode district | S21 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Location
West Handley lies just south of the village of Marsh Lane, south-west of Eckington, west of West Handley and about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the village of Ridgeway.[1]
History
Like most hamlets and villages in the area, during the 17th and 18th centuries the area was known for sickle smithing and farming.[2]
St. John The Baptist Church, which is found in the centre of the village, dates back to 1838.[3]
References
- "West Handley, North East Derbyshire - area information, map, walks and more". Ordanancesurvey.co.uk.
- "West Handley photos, maps, books, memories - Francis Frith". Francisfrith.com.
- "St John the Baptist's Church, Middle Handley, Eckington, Derbyshire, Church History". Churchdb.gukutils.org.uk.
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