Monument record MDR14942 - All Saints' Church Graveyard, Ashover
Type and Period (1)
- CEMETERY (Medieval to Unknown - 1200 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The stone coffin at the base of the church tower dates from 1200 and was unearthed in the churchyard. One famous family associated with the Ashover area is the Nightingales. Florence Nightingale had a Derbyshire residence at Lea Hurst near Dethick. In the burial ground there are four tombs to the Nightingale family. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR22717 Bibliographic reference: Warner, T & Buxton, P (North East Derbyshire District Council). 1979. Ashover Village Trail.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3486 6312 (66m by 73m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHOVER, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 11 2024 11:26AM